Award

The Provision of an Independent Administrator for the UK Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)

  • UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

F15: Voluntary ex ante transparency notice

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-015946

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0344ef

Published 10 June 2022, 9:20am



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

Email

joseph.wightman@uksbs.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1793425052

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKK14 - Swindon

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.beis.gov.uk

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

Email

policy@uksbs.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

www.uksbs.co.uk

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

UK Shared Business Services

Polaris House, North Star Avenue

Swindon

SN2 1FF

Country

United Kingdom