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title: "Flexibility Innovation Programme: Programme Management Contractor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d7a3"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Flexibility Innovation Programme: Programme Management Contractor

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d7a3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), seeking a contractor for the "Flexibility Innovation Programme: Programme Management Contractor". This initiative falls within the research and development services industry, focusing on the crucial area of electricity system flexibility. The current stage of procurement is planning, with an open competition expected to be announced in Autumn 2021. The estimated budget for this contract is £4,800,000, and the primary delivery location is the United Kingdom. A pre-Invitation to Tender (ITT) information event is also scheduled before the competition begins, with a future notice date set for 15th October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy technology and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in smart energy systems, data digitisation, and programme management. Companies that can demonstrate proficiency in integrating demand-side response systems, developing standards for smart technologies, or addressing the needs of low-income and vulnerable communities would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this programme offers a chance for firms to contribute to a £100 million initiative aimed at fostering innovation in energy flexibility, ultimately boosting growth in this rapidly evolving sector.

## Notice

The ITT is to procure a specialist 3rd Party Programme Management Contractor (PMC) to support BEIS in the design, management and successful delivery of a Flexibility Innovation Programme within the BEIS Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP). This programme aims to enable widespread electricity system flexibility through smart, secure, & accessible technologies & markets. We expect the Programme to be a substantial part of the at least PS100m Energy Storage & Flexibility Challenge set out in the PM's 10 Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution. BEIS will require support in the programme design, launch & project management, founded on recognised technical expertise in the following areas: *Integration & interoperability of DSR systems; *Standards & specifications related to smart energy systems; *V2X tech *Smart Metering *Low Income & Vulnerable *Data & Digitisation *Digital Solutions *Markets for Flexibility *Moving from lab scale to real world demonstrator settings

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department expects to run an open competition for this on the Find a Tender system in Autumn 2021. An online pre-ITT information event will be scheduled and an initial draft of the ITT may be shared prior to the competition opening. Please register your interest in attending the event and/or receiving a draft ITT by emailing flexibilityinnovation@beis.gov.uk. Additional information: Please note: Mott McDonald lead a consortium of technical advisors procured for the Science & Innovation for Climate & Energy Directorate in BEIS. They will not be involved in the creation of the specification or ITT for this work, however they will be advising BEIS on the outputs from this contract. All necessary steps will be taken to mitigate any conflict of interest potentially arising.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020532-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2021 at 17:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020532-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=620394207
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy

## Provenance

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