--- title: "UK SBS CS19009 Panel of Technical Experts (PTE) for the Capacity Market - Operational Researcher/Decision or Management scientist" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eebb2c6c-a0d6-48d0-a5ae-a013c6141f5d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eebb2c6c-a0d6-48d0-a5ae-a013c6141f5d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eebb2c6c-a0d6-48d0-a5ae-a013c6141f5d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eebb2c6c-a0d6-48d0-a5ae-a013c6141f5d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2019-01-29" --- # UK SBS CS19009 Panel of Technical Experts (PTE) for the Capacity Market - Operational Researcher/Decision or Management scientist Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eebb2c6c-a0d6-48d0-a5ae-a013c6141f5d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eebb2c6c-a0d6-48d0-a5ae-a013c6141f5d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eebb2c6c-a0d6-48d0-a5ae-a013c6141f5d.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is initiating the procurement process for the tender titled "UK SBS CS19009 Panel of Technical Experts (PTE) for the Capacity Market - Operational Researcher/Decision or Management Scientist." This opportunity, categorized under energy and related services, is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for bid submissions set for 1st February 2019 at 14:00. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 11th February 2019 and conclude on 10th February 2022. All interested parties must submit their bids through the CCS eSourcing Portal, as direct applications to the buyer are not permitted. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms experienced in operational research, decision science, and related consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in electrical engineering, project finance, or economics would be particularly well-suited to compete for the role on the five-member Panel of Technical Experts. The successful contractor will contribute to independent scrutiny of the Capacity Market, enhancing their visibility and credibility in the public sector, while potentially opening doors to future contracts with UK SBS and other governmental bodies. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is 01/02/2019 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement A 'Panel of Technical Experts' (PTE) has been in existence since 2013. The PTE originally focussed on a wide range of issues relating to Electricity Market Reform (EMR), but in 2015 the role of the PTE was re-focussed on the Capacity Market and an additional member recruited to reflect the evolving role of the Panel and new expertise required. It remains essential that the analytical development work carried out by National Grid and the decisions relating to the Capacity Market (in particular the volumes of capacity to be procured through the auctions) are subject to independent scrutiny to verify that the work carried out is as transparent, robust and as up-to-date as possible. We are now seeking to reappoint a five-member PTE starting in February 2019, offering each member a three year contract. The membership of the panel will be drawn from both academia and industry covering areas such as electrical engineering, project finance, and economics. This tender is seeking to appoint an Operational Researcher/Decision or Management scientist expert to sit on the Panel of Technical Experts on a three-year contract to start in February 2019. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * the name of the registered Bidder; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partne ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e048f25d-82a2-4364-9487-a940480126ea | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Feb 2019 - 10 Feb 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79311410 - Economic impact assessment - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 29 Jan 2019 at 16:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e048f25d-82a2-4364-9487-a940480126ea - 17 Jan 2019 at 17:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e048f25d-82a2-4364-9487-a940480126ea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e048f25d-82a2-4364-9487-a940480126ea 29th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4fe405f7-c6cd-4a2d-91ec-06c6366898f8 Bidder Training V1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9653d513-a8d0-4e79-82ff-2c67a0162393 Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time V1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1c1cdba-cbc9-4ae4-bf56-49e2d4043698 CS19009 - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions V1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b65c8999-9e66-4095-9248-aa7c92fd3065 CS19009 - ITQ Invitation to Quote V1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a890ceb-728c-408f-bf78-77a34ac755d5 CS19009 AW5.2 Price Schedule v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a726c9ac-9d8d-4beb-b187-b5d151725abc CS19009 S1 - Services purchasing contract v1.0 - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c82e5d8d-37d4-46f2-94c2-91a011231713 Bidder Training V1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/469d2910-f87f-4282-933d-21cac01babc3 Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time V1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b247145-fa74-491d-b3ae-3b3a0007f3e2 CS19009 - ITQ Invitation to Quote V2 ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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