Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
Telephone
+44 1793867000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK14 - Swindon
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/T8T4YK65KH
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/T8T4YK65KH
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Research
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UKRI-3464 IUK NZL Thriving Places Service Delivery Partner –Lot 4
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Innovate UK, a part of United Kingdom Research & Innovation, is procuring a Technical Assistance Pool to provide expert support to local authorities and their partners funded by its Net Zero Living: Thriving Places programme to accelerate their net zero journey.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,137,500
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Innovate UK, a part of UK Research & Innovation, is procuring a Technical Assistance Pool to provide expert support to local authorities and their partners funded by its Net Zero Living: Thriving Places programme to accelerate their net zero journey.
The Technical Assistance Pool will be delivering support as part of Innovate UK’s integrated capacity building and upskilling package, Future Ready, alongside other programme delivery partners.
There are three core functions within Future Ready that the Technical Assistance Pool will be expected to deliver: Net Zero Academy: Training and upskilling modules; Dedicated 121 Support and Insights Generation and consolidation .
There are four key areas of expertise that we are seeking to procure, each as an individual lot. Suppliers can apply to one or multiple lots and we welcome collaborative applications. Please note any consortiums or collaborations will be required to bid under a lead supplier as a sub-contractor.
UKRI-3363 Lot 1: Visioning and Citizen Engagement
UKRI-3462 Lot 2: Net Zero Planning
UKRI-3463 Lot 3: Finance & Investment
UKRI-3464 Lot 4: Policy & Regulation
This requirement is for Lot 4 Policy & Regulation only . Supplier will be expected to start straight after award of contract. The budget for initial period of two years is up to £900,000.00 plus an options value of £450,000.00 and possible extension period of 18 months £787,500.00 Max
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 90
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 10
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
there is an option to renew the contract for up to 18 months subject to review and written confirmation by UKRI.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Options (max value £450,000.00) may be included if relevant and not relied upon to complete the requirement- see tender docs for full details.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/T8T4YK65KH
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
20 December 2023
Local time
10:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
20 December 2023
Local time
10:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
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GO Reference: GO-20231113-PRO-24397986
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
United Kingdom Research & Innovation
Swindon
SN2 1FL
Country
United Kingdom