--- title: "ID5230772 - UREGNI - CEO Office - Framework for Economic, Financial Consultancy and Other Professional Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046fa4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046fa4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046fa4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046fa4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UTILITY REGULATOR NI" published: "2024-11-22" --- # ID5230772 - UREGNI - CEO Office - Framework for Economic, Financial Consultancy and Other Professional Services Buyer: UTILITY REGULATOR NI Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046fa4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046fa4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046fa4.json) ## Summary The Utility Regulator NI has established a comprehensive framework for the provision of economic, financial consultancy, and other professional services under the title "ID5230772 - UREGNI - CEO Office - Framework for Economic, Financial Consultancy and Other Professional Services." This framework is designed to support the delivery of the Utility Regulator’s work programme within the energy sector. The framework encompasses 13 lots, each focusing on specific consultancy services related to the electricity, gas, and water industries in Northern Ireland with connections to markets in Great Britain, Ireland, and Europe. This process is at the award stage as of 22 November 2024, with the contract having been signed on 20 November 2024. The total value of this framework is £8,000,000, and the framework period is initially set for two years, with an option to extend for another two years. This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses offering consultancy services in areas such as regulatory and incentive design, competition and market behaviour, cost assessment, economic advice, market design, consumer protection, market research, corporate finance, and actuarial and audit services. A diverse range of businesses, especially those with expertise in energy efficiency consultancy, research and development services, and financial auditing, will find this framework well-suited for their services. Companies can benefit from engaging in a collaborative environment with other suppliers and potentially the Department for the Economy NI, which can also utilise the framework as needed. This engagement is critical as it enhances business credibility, expands networks, and secures long-term governmental contracts, providing substantial growth and stability opportunities. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, inviting wide participation and competition. ## Notice Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR's regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots ### Lot Information Regulatory and Incentive Design Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR's regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots Options: Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs Competition and Market Behaviour Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR's regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots Options: Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs Cost Assessment Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR's regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots Options: Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs Economic Advice Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR's regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots Options: Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs Market Design United Kingdom, Ireland and International Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR's regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots Options: Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs Consumer Protection Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR's regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots Options: Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs Market Research Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR's regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots Options: Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs General Corporate Finance and Accounting Advice, Forensic Accounting, Taxation Energy and Water Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR's regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots Options: Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs Cost of Capital and Financeability, Capital Structure and PFI/PPP Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR's regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots Options: Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs Actuarial Advice Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR's regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots Options: Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs Audit Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR's regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots Options: Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs Project Management Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR's regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots Options: Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs Energy Systems Analysis and Modelling Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR's regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots Options: Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037799-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | Lots value | £7,999,940 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £615,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UTILITY REGULATOR NI | | Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY NI | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT1 6ED | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 23 | | Supplier names | ACTION RENEWABLES; CEPA; COGNISENSE; D-FINE; ERNST YOUNG; EUROPEAN ECONOMIC RESEARCH; FINYX CONSULTING; FIRST ECONOMICS; GEMSERV; GRANT THORNTON; GUIDEHOUSE EUROPE; KPMG; LANE CLARK PEACOCK; LONDON ECONOMICS; LONG O DONNELL ASSOCIATES; MCC ECONOMICS; NERA; PA CONSULTING SERVICES; PERCEPTIVE INSIGHT MARKET RESEARCH; QMPF; RBCA; RECKON; SIA PARTNERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73110000 - Research services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79211000 - Accounting services - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services - 79221000 - Tax consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 22 Nov 2024 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037799-2024 - 13 Jun 2024 at 09:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018280-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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