Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
05167070
1100 Cetury Way,Thorpe Park Business Centre, Colton
LEEDS
LS158TU
UK
Contact person: Kitty Blyth
Telephone: +44 7561872579
E-mail: kblyth@northerngas.co.uk
NUTS: UKE42
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk/procurement
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
79000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This is a Framework of suppliers to call on for various services within the business Stakeholder Engagement arena.
The scope of the requirements has been divided into 3 individual Lots as follows:
LOT 1 - Strategic support
LOT 2 - Research and Insight
LOT 3 - 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:
3 750 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
LOT 1 - Strategic support
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Strategic support - including drafting engagement strategies and plans at a business wide level as well as for projects or initiatives alongside tactical reporting on progress against those strategies and plans.
From long term business planning with ongoing participation to a range of short-term projects, such as report writing and development of internal capability.
The NGN Stakeholder team is responsible for overseeing engagement with a wide range of Stakeholders across all areas of the business, from Local Authorities and place makers, National policy makers through to our supply chain and our own work force as well as engaging with customers.
Working as an extension to the in-house stakeholder team, the appointed partners will deliver inspired strategic approaches that challenge convention and help us build long-term meaningful relationships with new and existing stakeholders.
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
LOT 2 - Research and Insight
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE
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. The research we undertake includes but is not limited to:
Opinion, Perception, and preference testing
Willingness to pay research
Proposal acceptability research
Through digital online communities, face to face forums and workshops, deliberative or large-scale events, suppliers will deliver actionable insight to support business planning and delivery.
Through a collaborative approach they will navigate working in a complex market with regulators and deliver best in class bespoke research solutions that meet the needs of a broad range of customers and stakeholders needs, including vulnerable and 'hard to reach' consumer groups to provide effective consultation and deliver robust insight.
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
LOT 3 - Event support
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The suppliers will 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 panel and Young Innovators Council.
As well as large scale events we also undertake smaller bespoke public relations/ issue led events aimed at bringing together industry and government stakeholders with the purpose of influencing and engaging around policy and our business plans.
To support our comprehensive programme of face-to-face engagement, our suppliers will help us develop and deliver a programme of in person and online engagement ranging from online panels, webinars, and workshops across a range of bespoke engagement events through to larger conference-style events of 100+ attendees.
Suppliers will support the in-house stakeholder and communications team with the delivery of several services as and when required including identifying suitable platforms and locations, concept development and planning, event management, event attendance, group facilitation, event hosting, technical support and producing robust reports and recommendations document, which can be used to inform business activities.
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:
2023/S 000-017750
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/05/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EQ Communications
10740419
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SIA Partners
05884769
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mott MacDonald Limited
01243967
Croydon
UK
NUTS: UKK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AECOM Limited
01846493
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aqua Consultants
06480615
Harrogate
UK
NUTS: UKE
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Marble Research
05639871
Somerset
UK
NUTS: UKK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Create Clarity Ltd
13394103
Hampshire
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Explain Research Limited
02880683
Newcastle Upon Tyne
UK
NUTS: UKC
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gate One Consulting
08585157
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Impact Research Ltd
07245397
Surrey
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Les Newby Associates Limited
07723728
West Yorkshire
UK
NUTS: UKE
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cavendish Consulting
03096503
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
QA Research Limited
03186539
North Yorkshire
UK
NUTS: UKE
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Accent Marketing & Research Limited
2231083
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Marble Research
05639871
Somerset
UK
NUTS: UKK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Create Clarity Ltd
13394103
Hampshire
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Explain Research Limited
02880683
Newcastle Upon Tyne
UK
NUTS: UKC
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Impact Research Ltd
07245397
Surrey
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Savanta Group
281352
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Trinity McQueen Limited
08389485
Leeds
UK
NUTS: UKE
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MEL Research Limited
03000946
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AECOM Limited
01846493
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Explain Research Limited
02880683
Newcastle Upon Tyne
UK
NUTS: UKC
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Impact Research Ltd
07245397
Surrey
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cavendish Consulting
03096503
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/05/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mott MacDonald Limited
01243967
Croydon
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Northern Gas Networks
West Yorkshire
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/05/2024