The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS): Futures Framework

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Notice Summary
Title: Futures Framework
Notice type: Contract Award Notice
Authority: The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
Nature of contract: Services
Procedure: Open
Short Description: This Framework will be a register of Futures practitioners that can be called upon by HMG Departments and Agencies to create better connections with external advice and ultimately build a a stronger UK network of Futures practitioners within government.
Published: 11/02/2020 09:45

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UK-London: Research and development services and related consultancy services.

Section I: Contracting Authority

   I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
       Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
       1 Victoria Street, London, SW1H0ET, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 2072155000, Email: Futures@go-science.gov.uk
       Main Address: https://www.bipsolutions.com
       NUTS Code: UK

   I.2) Joint procurement:
      The contract involves joint procurement: No          
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: Yes

   I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
      Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions

   I.5) Main activity:
      General public services

Section II: Object Of The Contract

   II.1) Scope of the procurement

      II.1.1) Title: Futures Framework            
      Reference number: 1902/05/2019

      II.1.2) Main CPV code:
         73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services.


      II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES

      II.1.4) Short description: This Framework will be a register of Futures practitioners that can be called upon by HMG Departments and Agencies to create better connections with external advice and ultimately build a a stronger UK network of Futures practitioners within government.

      II.1.6) Information about lots
         This contract is divided into lots: No
                        
      II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
          Value: 300,000
                  
         Currency:GBP            

   II.2) Description

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
      Not Provided

      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UK - UNITED KINGDOM
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      UNITED KINGDOM
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: This Framework will be a register of Futures practitioners that can be called upon by HMG Departments and Agencies to create better connections with external advice and ultimately build a a stronger UK network of Futures practitioners within government.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
                  
      Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 25
            

      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
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FV6W7W76S2


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

   IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open


   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
      The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No       
      

   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
      An electronic auction has been used: No

   IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
      The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

   IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
       Notice number in the OJEU: 2019/S 147-362019
      
   

   IV.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: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

   Contract No: Not Provided    
   Lot Number: Not Provided    
   Title: Not Provided

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 19/12/2019

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 36
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: 23 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: 36

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Cranfield University
             Building 53,, Cranfield University College Road, Cranfield,, Bedford,, MK43 01A, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKH24
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.2)
             Ernst & Young LLP
             1 More London Place, London, SE1 2A, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKI
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.3)
             Firetail Ltd
             104 Southover, London, N12 7HD, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKI
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.4)
             Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd
             Devonport Royal Dockyard, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4SG, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKK41
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.5)
             Frontier Economics Ltd
             Mid City Place, 71 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6DA, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKI
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.6)
             Futurescaper Limited
             TechHub 1-15, Clere Street, London, EC2A 4UY, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKI
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.7)
             Global Futures and Foresight Limited
             Number One, Vicarage Lane, Stratford, London, E15 4HF, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKI
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.8)
             IfM Education and Consultancy Services Limited
             The Old Schools, Trinity Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1TS, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKH12
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.9)
             Market & Opinion Research International Ltd (IPSOS MORI)
             3 Thomas More Square, London, E1W 1YW, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKI
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.10)
             KPMG LLP
             15 Canada Square, London, E14 5GL, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKI
            The contractor is an SME: No

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 3,000,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         

Award Of Contract (No.2)

   Contract No: Not Provided    
   Lot Number: Not Provided    
   Title: Not Provided

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 19/12/2019

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 36
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: 23 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: 36

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Decisions Analysis Services Limited
             Two Chimneys, Pinks Hill, Wood Street Village, Guildford Surrey, GU3 3BW, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKJ2
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.2)
             Nous Group (UK) Ltd
             82b High Street, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3HJ, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKH12
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.3)
             Outsmart Insight Limited
             First Floor 67-69, George Street, London, W1U 8LT, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKI
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.4)
             Ove Arup & Partners
             13 Fitzroy Street, London, W1T 4BQ, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKI
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.5)
             Perform Green Limited
             34 Lypiatt Street, Tivoli, Cheltenham, GL50 2UD, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UK
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.6)
             Pye Tait Limited
             Royal House, 110 Station Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1EP, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKE2
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.7)
             RAND European Community Interest Company
             Westbrook Centre, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1YG, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKH12
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.8)
             Risk & Policy Analysts Ltd
             1 Beccles Road, Loddon, Norfolk, NR14 6LT, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UK
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.9)
             RSK Environment Limited
             65 Sussex Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G41 1DX, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKM
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.10)
             Sami Consulting Limited
             The Rectory, 1 Toomers, Wharf Canal Walk, Newbury, RG14 1DY, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UK
            The contractor is an SME: Yes

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 3,000,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         

Award Of Contract (No.3)

   Contract No: Not Provided    
   Lot Number: Not Provided    
   Title: Not Provided

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 19/12/2019

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 36
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: 23 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: 36

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             School of International Futures Ltd
             Onega House, 112 Main Road Sidcup Kent DA14 6NE, Sidcup Kent, DA14 6NE, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKJ4
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.2)
             Shared Intelligence Ltd
             Three Tuns House, 109 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1NL, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKI
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.3)
             Trajectory Limited
             New Derwent House, 69-73 Theobalds Road, London, WC1X 8TA, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKI
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.4)
             UCL Consultants ltd
             The Network Building, 97 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 4TP, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKI
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.5)
             Vivid Economics Limited
             163 Eversholt Street, London, NW1 1BU, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKI
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.6)
             Waverley Management Consultants Ltd
             4/1 Leven Terrace, Edinburgh, EH3 9LT, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKM75
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.7)
             Shaping Tomorrow Limited
             The Red Barn, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9UZ, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UK
            The contractor is an SME: Yes

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 3,000,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         
Section VI: Complementary information

   VI.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.

Any orders placed under this Framework Agreement will form a separate contract under the scope of this Framework between the supplier and the specific requesting other contracting body. The Contracting Authority and other contracting bodies utilising the Framework reserve the right to use any electronic portal during the life of the agreement. BEIS wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for use by the UK public sector bodies (and any future successors to these organisations) listed in Annex E of the ITT.
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   VI.4) Procedures for review

      VI.4.1) Review body
          Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
          London, SW1H0ET, United Kingdom

      VI.4.3) Review procedure
         Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided

      VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
         Not Provided

   VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 11/02/2020




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