Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Utility Regulator NI
14 Queen Street
BELFAST
BT1 6ED
ssdadmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.1) Name and addresses
Department for the Economy NI
Netherleigh, Massey Avenue
Belfast
BT4 2JP
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
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
ID5230772 - UREGNI - CEO Office - Framework for Economic, Financial Consultancy and Other Professional Services
Reference number
ID5230772
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR’s regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £8,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Regulatory and Incentive Design
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79211000 - Accounting services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR’s regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 65
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Competition and Market Behaviour
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79211000 - Accounting services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR’s regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 65
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Cost Assessment
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79211000 - Accounting services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR’s regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 65
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Economic Advice
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79211000 - Accounting services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR’s regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 65
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Market Design United Kingdom, Ireland and International
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79211000 - Accounting services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR’s regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 65
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Consumer Protection
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79211000 - Accounting services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR’s regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 65
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Market Research
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79211000 - Accounting services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR’s regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 65
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
General Corporate Finance and Accounting Advice, Forensic Accounting, Taxation Energy and Water
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79211000 - Accounting services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR’s regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 65
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Cost of Capital and Financeability, Capital Structure and PFI/PPP
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79211000 - Accounting services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR’s regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 65
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Actuarial Advice
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79211000 - Accounting services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR’s regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 65
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Audit
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79211000 - Accounting services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR’s regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 65
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Project Management
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79211000 - Accounting services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR’s regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 65
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Energy Systems Analysis and Modelling
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79211000 - Accounting services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Utility Regulator has an ongoing need for consultancy and other professional services advice in support of the delivery of its work programme. The requirement set out in the specification is to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of consultancy and other professional services in support of UR’s regulatory remit covering electricity, gas and water industries in Northern Ireland and their relationships, as needed, to markets in Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Department for the Economy (DfE) will also be able to avail of the framework and each of the lots as and when required. The framework will comprise 13 Lots
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 65
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Initial 2yr Framework period with option to extend for a further period of 2yrs
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-018280
four.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Lot No
1
Title
Regulatory and Incentive Design
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 November 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Grant Thornton UK LLP
Melton Street
London
NW1 2EP
Telephone
+44 0207728536
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RECKON LLP
163 Herne Hill
LONDON
SE24 9LR
Telephone
+44 07896247378
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GUIDEHOUSE EUROPE LTD
100 New Bridge Street
LONDON
EC4V 6JA
Telephone
+44 02038800800
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EUROPEAN ECONOMIC RESEARCH LTD
Chancery House, 53-64 Chancery Lane
LONDON
WC2A 1QU
proposals.coordinator@europe-economics.com
Telephone
+44 02078314717
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MCC ECONOMICS LTD
Kemp House 160 City Road
LONDON
EC1V 2NX
Telephone
+44 07402255584
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CEPA LLP
Queens House, 55-56 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3LJ
Telephone
+44 02072690210
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PA CONSULTING Services LTD
Centre House, 79 Chichester Street
Belfast
BT1 4JE
nicola.morrison@paconsulting.com
Telephone
+44 02890736779
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NERA UK LIMITED
The St Botolph Building, 138 Houndsditch
London
EC3A 7DH
Telephone
+44 02076598500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FIRST ECONOMICS LIMITED
Apartment 72A Belgrave Court
LONDON
E14 8RL
Telephone
+44 07905476707
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPMG
The Soloist Building, 1 Lanyon Place
Belfast
BT1 3LP
Telephone
+44 02890243377
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GEMSERV LIMITED
Gartmore House
London
EC3M 4AJ
Telephone
+44 02070901000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2
Lot No
2
Title
Competition and Market Behaviour
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 November 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FINYX CONSULTING LIMITED
The Catalyst, Baird Lane, Heslington
York
YO10 5GA
Telephone
+44 07753871455
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CEPA LLP
Queens House, 55-56 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3LJ
Telephone
+44 02072690210
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PA CONSULTING Services LTD
Centre House, 79 Chichester Street
Belfast
BT1 4JE
nicola.morrison@paconsulting.com
Telephone
+44 02890736779
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GEMSERV LIMITED
Gartmore House
London
EC3M 4AJ
Telephone
+44 02070901000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NERA UK LIMITED
The St Botolph Building, 138 Houndsditch
London
EC3A 7DH
Telephone
+44 02076598500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GUIDEHOUSE EUROPE LTD
100 New Bridge Street
LONDON
EC4V 6JA
Telephone
+44 02038800800
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Grant Thornton UK LLP
Melton Street
London
NW1 2EP
Telephone
+44 02077282536
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3
Lot No
3
Title
Cost Assessment
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 November 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RECKON LLP
163 Herne Hill
LONDON
SE24 9LR
Telephone
+44 07896247378
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MCC ECONOMICS LTD
Kemp House 160 City Road
LONDON
EC1V 2NX
Telephone
+44 07402255584
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EUROPEAN ECONOMIC RESEARCH LTD
Chancery House, 53-64 Chancery Lane
LONDON
WC2A 1QU
proposals.coordinator@europe-economics.com
Telephone
+44 02078314717
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FIRST ECONOMICS LIMITED
Apartment 72A Belgrave Court
LONDON
E14 8RL
Telephone
+44 07905476707
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CEPA LLP
Queens House, 55-56 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3LJ
Telephone
+44 02072690210
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPMG
The Soloist Building, 1 Lanyon Place
Belfast
BT1 3LP
Telephone
+44 02890243377
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GEMSERV LIMITED
Gartmore House
London
EC3M 4AJ
Telephone
+44 02070901000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NERA UK LIMITED
The St Botolph Building, 138 Houndsditch
London
EC3A 7DH
Telephone
+44 02076598500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Grant Thornton UK LLP
Melton Street
London
NW1 2EP
Telephone
+44 02077282536
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
4
Lot No
4
Title
Economic Advice
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 November 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CEPA LLP
Queens House, 55-56 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3LJ
Telephone
+44 02072690210
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LONDON ECONOMICS LTD
Somerset House, New Wing, Strand
LONDON
WC2R 1LA
Telephone
+44 02037017702
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EUROPEAN ECONOMIC RESEARCH LTD
Chancery House, 53-64 Chancery Lane
LONDON
WC2A 1QU
proposals.coordinator@europe-economics.com
Telephone
+44 02078314717
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PA CONSULTING Services LTD
Centre House, 79 Chichester Street
Belfast
BT1 4JE
nicola.morrison@paconsulting.com
Telephone
+44 02890736779
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
D-FINE LIMITED
6-7 Queen Street
LONDON
EC4N 1SP
Telephone
+44 02077761000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NERA UK LIMITED
The St Botolph Building, 138 Houndsditch
London
EC3A 7DH
Telephone
+44 02076598500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GEMSERV LIMITED
Gartmore House
London
EC3M 4AJ
Telephone
+44 02070901000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GUIDEHOUSE EUROPE LTD
100 New Bridge Street
LONDON
EC4V 6JA
Telephone
+44 02038800800
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Grant Thornton UK LLP
Melton Street
London
NW1 2EP
Telephone
+44 02077282536
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
5
Lot No
5
Title
Market Design (United Kingdom, Ireland and International)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 November 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CEPA LLP
Queens House, 55-56 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3LJ
Telephone
+44 02072690210
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GEMSERV LIMITED
Gartmore House
London
EC3M 4AJ
Telephone
+44 02070901000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SIA PARTNERS UK PLC
90 Bartholomew Close
London
EC1A 7BN
aisling.smithgalan@sia-partners.com
Telephone
+44 2071000707
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GUIDEHOUSE EUROPE LTD
100 New Bridge Street
LONDON
EC4V 6JA
Telephone
+44 02038800800
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Grant Thornton UK LLP
Melton Street
London
NW1 2EP
Telephone
+44 02077282536
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PA CONSULTING Services LTD
Centre House, 79 Chichester Street
Belfast
BT1 4JE
nicola.morrison@paconsulting.com
Telephone
+44 02890736779
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NERA UK LIMITED
The St Botolph Building, 138 Houndsditch
London
EC3A 7DH
Telephone
+44 02076598500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LANE CLARK PEACOCK LLP
95 Wigmore Street
LONDON
W1U 1DQ
Telephone
+44 02074392266
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
6
Lot No
6
Title
Consumer Protection
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 November 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Grant Thornton UK LLP
Melton Street
London
NW1 2EP
Telephone
+44 02077282536
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GEMSERV LIMITED
Gartmore House
London
EC3M 4AJ
Telephone
+44 02070901000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CEPA LLP
Queens House, 55-56 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3LJ
Telephone
+44 02072690210
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LANE CLARK PEACOCK LLP
95 Wigmore Street
LONDON
W1U 1DQ
Telephone
+44 02074392266
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NERA UK LIMITED
The St Botolph Building, 138 Houndsditch
London
EC3A 7DH
Telephone
+44 02076598500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
7
Lot No
7
Title
Market Research
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 November 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PERCEPTIVE INSIGHT MARKET RESEARCH LTD
109 Bloomfield Avenue
BELFAST
BT5 5AB
Telephone
+44 02890737090
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
COGNISENSE LTD
Adelaide House, 1 Falcon Rd
BELFAST
BT12 6SJ
Telephone
+44 02890387057
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LONDON ECONOMICS LTD
Somerset House, New Wing, Strand
LONDON
WC2R 1LA
Telephone
+44 02037017702
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GUIDEHOUSE EUROPE LTD
100 New Bridge Street
LONDON
EC4V 6JA
Telephone
+44 02038800800
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Grant Thornton UK LLP
Melton Street
London
NW1 2EP
Telephone
+44 02077282536
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GEMSERV LIMITED
Gartmore House
London
EC3M 4AJ
Telephone
+44 02070901000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LANE CLARK PEACOCK LLP
95 Wigmore Street
LONDON
W1U 1DQ
Telephone
+44 02074392266
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPMG
The Soloist Building, 1 Lanyon Place
Belfast
BT1 3LP
Telephone
+44 02890243377
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
8
Lot No
8
Title
General Corporate Finance and Accounting Advice, Forensic Accounting, Taxation (Energy and Water)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 November 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RBCA Ltd
Linenhall Exchange
BELFAST
BT2 8BG
Telephone
+44 02895320155
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
9
Lot No
9
Title
Cost of Capital and Financeability, Capital Structure and PFI/PPP
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 November 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Grant Thornton UK LLP
Melton Street
London
NW1 2EP
Telephone
+44 02077282536
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EUROPEAN ECONOMIC RESEARCH LTD
Chancery House, 53-64 Chancery Lane
LONDON
WC2A 1QU
proposals.coordinator@europe-economics.com
Telephone
+44 02078314717
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RECKON LLP
163 Herne Hill
LONDON
SE24 9LR
Telephone
+44 07896247378
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FIRST ECONOMICS LIMITED
Apartment 72A Belgrave Court
LONDON
E14 8RL
Telephone
+44 07905476707
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CEPA LLP
Queens House, 55-56 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3LJ
Telephone
+44 02072690210
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PA CONSULTING Services LTD
Centre House, 79 Chichester Street
Belfast
BT1 4JE
nicola.morrison@paconsulting.com
Telephone
+44 02890736779
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Qmpf Llp
Exchange Place 3, Semple Street, Edinburgh
EDINBURGH
EH3 8BL
Telephone
+44 01312222600
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NERA UK LIMITED
The St Botolph Building, 138 Houndsditch
London
EC3A 7DH
Telephone
+44 02076598500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPMG
The Soloist Building, 1 Lanyon Place
Belfast
BT1 3LP
Telephone
+44 02890243377
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
10
Lot No
10
Title
Actuarial Advice
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 November 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LANE CLARK PEACOCK LLP
95 Wigmore Street
LONDON
W1U 1DQ
Telephone
+44 02074392266
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NERA UK LIMITED
The St Botolph Building, 138 Houndsditch
London
EC3A 7DH
Telephone
+44 02076598500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
11
Lot No
11
Title
Audit
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 November 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RBCA Ltd
Linenhall Exchange
BELFAST
BT2 8BG
Telephone
+44 02895320155
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GEMSERV LIMITED
Gartmore House
London
EC3M 4AJ
Telephone
+44 02070901000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
12
Lot No
12
Title
Project Management
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 November 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FINYX CONSULTING LIMITED
The Catalyst, Baird Lane, Heslington
York
YO10 5GA
Telephone
+44 07753871455
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LONG O DONNELL ASSOCIATES LTD
5 Gadbrook Park Royal Mews
NORTHWICH
CW9 7UD
Telephone
+44 01606359200
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Action Renewables
Block C Unit 1, Boucher Business Studios
Belfast
BT12 6QH
david.maze@actionrenewables.co.uk
Telephone
+44 02890727761
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ERNST YOUNG LLP
1 More Place
LONDON
SE1 7EU
Telephone
+44 02079512000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SIA PARTNERS UK PLC
90 Bartholomew Close
London
EC1A 7BN
aisling.smithgalan@sia-partners.com
Telephone
+44 2071000707
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GUIDEHOUSE EUROPE LTD
100 New Bridge Street
LONDON
EC4V 6JA
Telephone
+44 02038800800
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RBCA Ltd
Linenhall Exchange
BELFAST
BT2 8BG
Telephone
+44 02895320155
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPMG
The Soloist Building, 1 Lanyon Place
Belfast
BT1 3LP
Telephone
+44 02890243377
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GEMSERV LIMITED
Gartmore House
London
EC3M 4AJ
Telephone
+44 02070901000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
13
Lot No
13
Title
Energy Systems Analysis and Modelling
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 November 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GUIDEHOUSE EUROPE LTD
100 New Bridge Street
LONDON
EC4V 6JA
Telephone
+44 02038800800
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CEPA LLP
Queens House, 55-56 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3LJ
Telephone
+44 02072690210
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LANE CLARK PEACOCK LLP
95 Wigmore Street
LONDON
W1U 1DQ
Telephone
+44 02074392266
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NERA UK LIMITED
The St Botolph Building, 138 Houndsditch
London
EC3A 7DH
Telephone
+44 02076598500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PA CONSULTING Services LTD
Centre House, 79 Chichester Street
Belfast
BT1 4JE
nicola.morrison@paconsulting.com
Telephone
+44 02890736779
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SIA PARTNERS UK PLC
90 Bartholomew Close
London
EC1A 7BN
aisling.smithgalan@sia-partners.com
Telephone
+44 2071000707
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
D-FINE LIMITED
6-7 Queen Street
LONDON
EC4N 1SP
Telephone
+44 02077761000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GEMSERV LIMITED
Gartmore House
London
EC3M 4AJ
Telephone
+44 02070901000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Grant Thornton UK LLP
Melton Street
London
NW1 2EP
Telephone
+44 02077282536
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £615,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The successful Contractor’s performance will be managed as per the specification and regularly monitored . Contractors not delivering on contract requirements is a serious matter. It means the public purse is not getting what it is paying for. If a contractor fails to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance they will be given a specified time to improve. If after the specified time, they still fail to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance, the matter will be escalated to senior management in CPD for further action. If this occurs and your performance does not improve to satisfactory levels within the specified period this can be considered grounds for termination of the contract at your expense as provided for in the Conditions of Contract. In lieu of termination, CPD may issue a Notice of Written Warning or a Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance. A supplier in receipt of multiple Notices of Written Warning or a Notice. of Unsatisfactory. Performance may, in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) be excluded from future public procurement competitions for a period of up to three years
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The UK does not have any special review body with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures in public procurement competitions. Any challenges are dealt with by the High Court Commercial Division to which proceedings may be issued regarding alleged breaches of the Public Contracts Regulation
UK
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
CPD complied with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended).and incorporated a standstill period (i.e. a minimum of 10 calendar days) at the point information on the award of contract was communicated to tenderers. That notification provided full information on the award decision. This provided time for the unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract was entered into.