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II.1.1) Title
Energy and Climate Change Behavioural Science Framework
Reference number: PS21172
II.1.2) Main CPV code
73000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday, 26th May 2022 at 11:00.
DO NOT apply directly to the buyer.
All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal.
Brief Description of the requirement:
This commission will be based upon our existing Energy and Climate Change Behavioural Science Framework, through which call-off contracts can be procured, as our current framework will expire shortly. We encourage bids from new suppliers, as well as those who are on the existing framework
The procurement is separated across 3 Lots as follows:
- Lot 1: Applying innovative behavioural thinking to a policy problem.
- Lot 2: Understanding end users and developing behavioural solutions.
- Lot 3: Testing the impact of policy proposals.
This contract will end on 29/11/2024.
Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal.
This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document.
How to Apply
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement.
To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register.
If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in'
Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: CR8K678QFK
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 500 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Applying innovative behavioural thinking to a policy problem
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
73000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The final date and time for bidders to request the RFP documents is Thursday, 26th May 2022 at 10:00.
The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday, 26th May 2022 at 11:00.
Contract for applying innovative behavioural thinking to a policy problem. Please refer to RFP documents for full details of this Lot.
How to Apply
UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement.
To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register.
If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login'
Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 924N237T3M
Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 500 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
15/07/2022
End:
29/11/2024
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Estimated Total Value of the framework (including all 3 Lots) is not to exceed £1,500,000.00 excluding VAT.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER
All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts).
Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded.
As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response.
Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity.
The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right:
i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and
ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so.
Closing date and time for Bidder to request RFP documents: Thursday, 26th May 2022 @ 10:00hrs
Closing date and time for Bidder to submit their response ('the deadline'): Thursday, 26th May 2022 @ 11:00hrs
About UK Shared Business Services
UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise.
Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority.
Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations.
For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Understanding end users and developing behavioural solutions
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
73000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The final date and time for bidders to request the RFP documents is Thursday, 26th May 2022 at 10:00.
The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday, 26th May 2022 at 11:00.
Contract for applying innovative behavioural thinking to a policy problem. Please refer to RFP documents for full details of this Lot.
How to Apply
UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement.
To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register.
If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login'
Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: Q7PDADAX3B
Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 500 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
15/07/2022
End:
29/11/2024
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Estimated Total Value of the framework (including all 3 Lots) is not to exceed £1,500,000.00 excluding VAT.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER
All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts).
Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded.
As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response.
Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity.
The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right:
i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and
ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so.
Closing date and time for Bidder to request RFP documents: Thursday, 26th May 2022 @ 10:00hrs
Closing date and time for Bidder to submit their response ('the deadline'): Thursday, 26th May 2022 @ 11:00hrs
About UK Shared Business Services
UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise.
Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority.
Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations.
For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Testing the impact of policy proposals
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
73000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The final date and time for bidders to request the RFP documents is Thursday, 26th May 2022 at 10:00.
The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday, 26th May 2022 at 11:00.
Contract for applying innovative behavioural thinking to a policy problem. Please refer to RFP documents for full details of this Lot.
How to Apply
UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement.
To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register.
If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login'
Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 54A257D287
Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 500 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
15/07/2022
End:
29/11/2024
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Estimated Total Value of the framework (including all 3 Lots) is not to exceed £1,500,000.00 excluding VAT.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER
All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts).
Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded.
As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response.
Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity.
The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right:
i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and
ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so.
Closing date and time for Bidder to request RFP documents: Thursday, 26th May 2022 @ 10:00hrs
Closing date and time for Bidder to submit their response ('the deadline'): Thursday, 26th May 2022 @ 11:00hrs
About UK Shared Business Services
UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise.
Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority.
Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations.
For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx