Published date: 14 October 2019

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 23 October 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Supporting services for the government - 75130000

Location of contract

Any region

Procurement reference

CS19312

Published date

14 October 2019

Closing date

23 October 2019

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) will shortly be embarking on an Open OJEU procurement to establish a Framework contract for procure providers of an Acceleration Programme to support our Energy Catalyst Programme. It is anticipated that this framework will be split in into Lots.
The Lot 1 provider will be responsible for the development and delivery of the ECAP. This will include:
- Assessing the needs of the Energy Catalyst Grant recipients
- Allocating a business coach to each project for bespoke, hands-on 1:1 support
- Providing, according to project needs, technical experts on business subject matter applied in SSA/SA, area ssuch as:
o Commercialisation of energy innovation
o Business plans and models for overseas markets
o Fundraising, negotiations and pitch support
The key responsibilities under this lot are:
Project specific support
- Conduct an assessment of Energy Catalyst Round 7 grant recipients and work with project team to understandtheir specific needs in relation to business support
- Develop and provide Innovate UK and project teams an acceleration plan for each project
- Provide each project with a business coach for 1:1 support, both project partners both in the UK and overseas
o At least 4 visits per 12 months by to mentor to the UK based project team (all project years)
o At least 2 visits per 12 months by mentor to overseas project partners ( at least year 1 of project)
o At least monthly telephone/video conference with project team
o Ad-hoc email correspondence when required
Cross project support
- Produce and keep up to date, commercialisation guides detailing sector and country specific information to bemade publicially available
- Delivery a 'Introduction to ECAP' at the beginning of Energy Catalyst Rounds. The aim of this week is to:
o Introduce the project teams to their Business Coach and Innovate UK Monitoring Officer
o Provide introductory learning, specific to projects needs dirrived from information knowledge gained from assessing the project needs
o Provide workshops on gender equality and social inclusion
o Develop a cohort ethos through networking and cross-project learning
Delivery 'End of year' ECAP event
o Disseminate lessons learnt by projects
o Facilitate Innovator to Investment engagement and links to follow on funding
- Provide opportunities for engagement with investors
Lot 2
As part of the Energy Catalyst Accelerator Programme, we wish to transfer as much learning between our grant recipients and their partners, the broader TEA family, both overseas and in the UK and any other additional organisations or individuals working within this sector.
We require a series of UK and overseas events and engagement activities which bring together UK and sub-saharna Africa and South Asia delegates. The key responsibilities of this provider are:
- Delivery at least 2 UK events per year (2019/20 & 2020/21) to be attended by both Energy Catalyst Projects and their overseas partners

Lot 3 details can be seen below

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Lot 3
We wish to disseminate the impact of the Energy Catalyst (Rounds 3 - 8) programme through showcasingactivities. These activities included, but are not limited to:
- Produce 'look & feel' including photographs and illustrations to be used across the 'Energy CatalystAccelerator Programme' by those delivering Lot 1 and 2
- Produce a content capturing and dissemination strategy
- Produce Case Studies to be hosted on Gov.UK website - minimum of 5 per year
- Identify oppourtunities for and produce blogs to disseminate programme
- Produce and distribute press releases at notable points throughout the programme - minimum of 5 per year
- Capture and create content throughout the programme
- Produce videos showcasing projects, events and overseas missions (at least 3 missions)
- Provide travel and subsistence costs for any UK and overseas travel required as part of your submission. Thisshould include both your employees and grant recipients.
- Collect and report reach and impact of dissemination activities
Within this lot, we welcome bidders to propose any further innovative means of programme dissemination to beincluded within this lot.

Ahead of commencing this procurement, we would like to raise awareness of this project by way of an industry day where we will introduce our plans for the project. Our hope is that in engaging with industry experts that we can ensure that this requirement is well placed when it hits the market in the near future.

The supplier engagement day will take place on Thursday 24th October 2019 at The Engine Shed, Station Approach, Bristol BS1 6QH. Arrival at 10.30 for an 11.00 start.

If you are interested in attending a supplier engagement session, please confirm your attendance by emailing professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk stating your organisation
and attendee's names. Your email should have the subject heading CS19312 Supplier Day. All requests to attend the supplier day must be received by Tuesday 22nd October 2019.

Space is limited on the supplier day, and attendance is restricted to 2 people per supplier. We request that attendance is restricted to key members of your organisation that would be able to add value to the discussions that will take place.

This Prior Information Notice is being issued in order to undertake a market consultation exercise with regards to the requirements detailed above. UKRI would like to invite suppliers to attend this engagement session in order to assess the market's appetite, gather intelligence and view on the approach of procuring the work.

About the buyer

Contact name

Kerry Hammond

Address

North Star House
SWINDON
SN21FF
England

Telephone

01793 867465

Email

kerry.hammond@uksbs.co.uk