Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Northern Gas Networks
Northern Gas Network Operations Ltd, 1100 Century Way
Leeds
LS15 8TU
UK
Contact person: Rebecca Rowley
E-mail: rrowley@northerngas.co.uk
NUTS: UKE42
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk/
I.6) Main activity
Production, transport and distribution of gas and heat
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Stakeholder Framework
II.1.2) Main CPV code
73000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Northern Gas Networks (NGN) requires a framework of suppliers to call on for various services (lots) within the business stakeholder engagement arena. We want to widen our opportunities to be able to utilise the advanced technology available in today’s market enabling increased engagement with our broad range of external stakeholders.
The scope of the requirements will be divided into 4 individual lots as follows:
Lot 1: Strategic support,
Lot 2: Research and insight,
Lot 3: Event support,
Lot 4: Webinars and digital event support.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
960 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Strategic Support
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
73000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE42
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Strategic support: including drafting engagement strategy and plans, tactical reporting on progress against that strategy/plan, engagement strategies for particular projects or initiatives.
From long term business planning with ongoing participation to a range of short-term projects, such as report writing and development of internal capability, we are looking for strategic partners to help us understand our audiences and develop engagement strategies to connect with them.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Research and Insight
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
73000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE42
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Research services that provide uncover unique insight around specific areas or issues, using both on-line and face to face mechanisms.
NGN is looking to work with suppliers who specialise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies and can demonstrate experience in drawing on a wide range of agile techniques to deliver an innovative and flexible approach to the management and delivery of complex research and insight projects to get under the skin of what stakeholders and customers want, think and feel.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Event Support
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79900000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE42
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NGN requires support to deliver a wide range of stakeholder engagement events, including workshops, annual conferences, forums and customer panels and roadshows across our network.
The NGN stakeholder team support the business with the delivery of a broad range of engagement events, from conferences and Westminster events through to community roadshows and our sector-leading citizen’s jury.
We are looking for suppliers who can demonstrate a people-focused approach with an ability to forge trusted relationships with our colleagues and stakeholders quickly to help us to deliver measurable, thought-provoking events that genuinely connect customers and stakeholders and help extract insights.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Webinars and Digital Event Support
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE42
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NGN requires support to deliver a broad programme of online engagement with stakeholders as we explore new ways of engaging with our stakeholders and customers.
To support our comprehensive programme of face-to-face engagement, we are looking for suppliers to work with us and help us develop and deliver a programme of online engagement ranging from online panels and interactive workshops, through to larger conference-style events of 100+ attendees.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated with call for competition
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2020/S 142-350905
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: Stakeholder Framework — Lot 1 Strategic Support
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EQ Communications Ltd
10740419
Hackney
London
UK
NUTS: UKI41
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 240 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 2
Title: Stakeholder Framework — Lot 1 Strategic Support
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Impact Research Ltd
7245397
Surrey
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 240 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 3
Title: Stakeholder Framework — Lot 1 Strategic Support
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Les Newby Associates Ltd
7723728
Huddersfield
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 240 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 4
Title: Stakeholder Framework — Lot 1 Strategic Support
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Project Rome Ltd
8880701
Leeds
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 240 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 5
Title: Stakeholder Framework — Lot 2 Research and Insight
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Accent Marketing and Research Ltd
2231083
London
UK
NUTS: UKI43
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 240 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 6
Title: Stakeholder Framework — Lot 2 Research and Insight
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DJS Research Ltd
5494158
Stockport
UK
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 240 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 7
Title: Stakeholder Framework — Lot 3 Event support
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Built Environment Communications Group Ltd
3096503
Winchester
UK
NUTS: UKJ3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 240 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 8
Title: Stakeholder Framework — Lot 3 Event support
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EQ Communications Ltd
10740419
Hackney
London
UK
NUTS: UKI41
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 240 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 9
Title: Stakeholder Framework — Lot 3 Event support
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Explain Market Research Ltd
2880683
Newcastle Upon Tyne
UK
NUTS: UKC2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 240 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 10
Title: Stakeholder Framework — Lot 3 Event support
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Impact Research Ltd
7245397
Surrey
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 240 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 11
Title: Stakeholder Framework — Lot 3 Event support
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wolf & White Ltd
9242826
Derby
UK
NUTS: UKF1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 240 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 12
Title: Stakeholder Framework — Lot 4 Webinars and Digital Event Support
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Camargue Group Ltd
3954008
Cheltenham
UK
NUTS: UKK13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 240 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 13
Title: Stakeholder Framework — Lot 4 Webinars and Digital Event Support
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EQ Communications Ltd
10740419
Hackney
London
UK
NUTS: UKI41
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 240 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 14
Title: Stakeholder Framework — Lot 4 Webinars and Digital Event Support
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Explain Market Research Ltd
2880683
Newcastle Upon Tyne
UK
NUTS: UKC2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 240 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Northern Gas Networks
Northern Gas Network Operations Ltd, 1100 Century Way
LEEDS
LS15 8TU
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/02/2021