Published date: 18 September 2020
Last edited date: 29 January 2021
Closed early engagement
Contract summary
Industry
Software package and information systems - 48000000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Procurement reference
ESC20160 - Expression of Interest
Published date
18 September 2020
Closing date
17 February 2021
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The Energy Systems Catapult's Energy Revolution Integration Service (ERIS) is looking for information from potential tool providers for consideration for inclusion in their Local Authority driven Smart Local Energy Systems Toolkit.
ERIS seeks to support the Prospering for the Energy Revolution (PFER) service in achieving its goals. One way in which it will do this is to engage with suitably qualified industry sector participants to help define, develop and provide a consolidated set of resources (SLES Toolkit) for assisting Local Authorities and their partners to implement SLES innovations across the UK in their drive towards the Green Recovery. The PFER programme includes a programme of SLES projects (26) which are at different stages of development and have received funding; more details can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKmI8L-Z1ys
The SLES Toolkit is a curated set of resources that Local Authority users can access quickly, easily, and reliably that will support them in overcoming barriers to taking a SLES forward across its full lifecycle. These resources could include practical tools, models, templates, methodologies, expertise, amongst other capabilities.
ERIS will utilise a transparent and structured processes to develop the toolkit and tool inclusion and will actively promote the adoption and collaboration across this important sector by ensuring it is driven by user requirements. The aspiration is that the Toolkit will have a national impact by providing practical, real-world support to Local Authorities and their partners.
The development of the SLES Toolkit and it's requirements is at an early stage. ERIS is therefore looking for potential tool providers to help build it and fill the gap that is believed to exist for this type of support for Local Authorities and their partners in designing, planning, funding, implementing and operating their SLES' projects.
If you think you or your organisation has a tool which will be of practical use to a Local Authority across the following stages then please review this EOI and register for our webinar launch of the EOI on 29th October 2020 2-4pm.
Building the initial business case
Addressing the need for funding and investment
Developing the roadmap and timelines
Horizon scanning to provide insight into relevant aspects of the landscape
Enabling efficient and effective procurement
Identifying and committing resources and supply chain
Identifying data requirements
Identifying and engaging with stakeholders.
This EOI is seen as an important first step of active engagement with the sector to identify offerings that would add value to the Toolkit.
More information
Attachments
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- ESC 20160 - EOI.pdf
- Technical specifications
- Scope and Process
Links
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- https://es.catapult.org.uk/consultations/local-authority-toolkit-to-support-sles-innovations/
- Clarifications to bidders questions
- Recording of Webinar
Additional text
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All communications must be via the following mailbox Procurement@es.catapult.org.uk
You must include in the subject line: ESC20160 - Eris Toolkit
About the buyer
Contact name
Procurement Manager
Address
Cannon House
The Priory Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6BS
England
Telephone
07967337541
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Closing date: 17 February 2021