Published date: 20 July 2022
Open early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers.
Contract summary
Industry
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72000000
Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79000000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Procurement reference
ESC23218
Published date
20 July 2022
Closing date
31 July 2026
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Framework will aim to support ESC's mission to unleash innovation and open new markets to capture the clean growth opportunity.
ESC was set up to accelerate the transformation of the UK's energy system and ensure businesses and consumers capture the opportunities of clean growth.
ESC is an independent, not-for-profit centre of excellence that bridges the gap between industry, government, academia and research - with around 200 staff covering a variety of technical, commercial and policy expertise.
ESC takes a whole system view - from power, heat and transport to industry, infrastructure digitalisation and consumers - helping us identify and address innovation priorities and market barriers to decarbonise the energy system and deliver value to energy consumers.
ESC supports various organisations to develop, market test and scale the products, services and value chains required to get to Net Zero.
In the application pack you will find the details of how to apply to be an appointed supplier with the minimum criteria you must meet in order to be appointed.
All suppliers who meet the selection criteria will be appointed to the DPS and there is no limit on the number of suppliers who can be appointed. Suppliers can apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. It is currently envisaged to run for at least 4 years and may well be extended providing it is still fit for purpose.
ESC operates from offices in Birmingham. Project Meetings may be required. Appointed Suppliers may be required to attend kick off meetings at ESC Office in Birmingham or any suitable location in the UK and/or via a Conference call using one of the conferencing services such as MS Teams, Skype or Global Meet whichever ESC is using at that time.
Lot Structure
Lot 1 - Business Strategy, Policy and Thought Leadership
Lot 2 - Energy System Expertise
Lot 3 - Modelling and Support
Lot 4 - Project Support & Ancillary Services
Lot 5 - Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services
All Suppliers who are successfully appointed to the DPS will be automatically added to Lot 5 - Multi-Disciplinary Services. This Lot will be used where ESC has a requirement that is not specifically suited to any other Lots detailed in the Scope document.
You can if you wish to, apply solely for Lot 5 if you do not want to apply to any other Lot.
To receive the application pack for this DPS, you must email Procurement@es.catapult.org.uk
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Procurement Manager
Address
7Th Floor, Cannon House,18 The Priory Queensway
BIRMINGHAM
B4 6BS
England
Telephone
07967337541
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