Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Polaris House,North Star Avenue
SWINDON
SN21FF
Contact
Joe Wightman
Telephone
+44 1793425052
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK14 - Swindon
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
The Provision of an Independent Administrator for the UK Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)
Reference number
CS18057
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75100000 - Administration services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is the global standard for good governance in the oil, gas and mineral sectors. It is active in 56 countries worldwide and is an influential voice in shaping the future of these sectors. With senior engagement from government, industry and civil society at an international level, it provides a unique tool to champion good governance of natural resources globally and further the UK's strategic objectives. The work of EITI is beneficial for the UK because it encourages open, transparent practices here and overseas, thus helping to create good investment environments.
This VEAT notice has been published to declare that the original contract which began in June 2019 has been extended to ensure that all additional final deliverables are supplied by BDO LLP to BEIS.
The Contract is extended from 16th June 2022 - 15th August 2022 to ensure that the work carried out by the contractor (BDO LLP) is completed and published in June/July - specifically the UK EITI Payments Data Report and associated data files, covering payments in 2021.
This variation will take effect from 16th June, 2022. The value of this extension shall not exceed £105,000.00. The total value of the contract, including previous variations, is therefore £518,048.78.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £375,548.78
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Contract is extended from 16th June 2022 - 15th August 2022 to ensure that the work carried out by the contractor (BDO LLP) is completed and published in June/July - specifically the UK EITI Payments Data Report and associated data files, covering payments in 2021.
This variation will take effect from 16th June, 2022. The value of this extension shall not exceed £105,000.00. The total value of the contract, including previous variations, is therefore £518,048.78.
Contract CS18057 was sourced via the Management Consultancy Framework (RM3745) and was awarded to BDO LLP in June 2019. The contract is due to expire shortly whilst a retender exercise is underway via the Research & Insights DPS (ref PS22072).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Contract is extended from 16th June 2022 - 15th August 2022 to ensure that the work carried out by the contractor (BDO LLP) is completed and published in June/July - specifically the UK EITI Payments Data Report and associated data files, covering payments in 2021.
This variation will take effect from 16th June, 2022. The value of this extension shall not exceed £105,000.00. The total value of the contract, including previous variations, is therefore £518,048.78.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
- Additional deliveries by the original supplier
Explanation:
This extension is conducted in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, "for additional services by the original contractor that have become necessary and were not included in the original procurement, where a change of contractor would cause significant inconvenience or substantial duplication of costs for the contracting authority, provided that any increase in price does not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract".
The original contract was sourced via the Management Consultancy Framework RM3745, so would not need to be advertised via Find a Tender or its OJEU Predecessor.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
CS18057
Title
Independent Administrator for UK Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Programme
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 June 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
BDO LLP
150 Aldersgate Street,
London
EC1A 4AB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot/concession: £375,548.78
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £518,048.78
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The Contract is extended from 16th June 2022 - 15th August 2022 to ensure that the work carried out by the contractor (BDO LLP) is completed and published in June/July - specifically the UK EITI Payments Data Report and associated data files, covering payments in 2021.
This variation will take effect from 16th June, 2022. The value of this extension shall not exceed £105,000.00. The total value of the contract, including previous variations, is therefore £518,048.78.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
UK Shared Business Services
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FF
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
UK Shared Business Services
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FF
Country
United Kingdom