Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c07-181d-738d-bf57-25cdcc595876/market-assessment-for-renewable-energy-start-up-fund awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Market Assessment for Renewable Energy Start-up Fund [Department of Energy and Climate Change](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-of-energy-and-climate-change) Incumbent usually keeps it Estimated value £39,785 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 27 Nov 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Department of Energy and Climate Change (“DECC”) wishes to appoint a contractor (or consortium) to undertake a wide-ranging market assessment that will inform the potential future development of a renewable and/or low carbon start-up fund. This ITT is therefore seeking a supplier to undertake the above assessment with a completion date of 31/03/2016. Description: This project will provide DECC officials with an assessment of the current market requirements for support in the renewable and low carbon energy sector. This will help inform the development of any new scheme, ensuring that it delivers optimal value for money (VfM). The project will answer the following questions, whilst considering lessons learned from previous schemes: - What is the market need for a renewable energy start-up fund (to include an assessment of other available financial support mechanisms available); - What technology stage (TRL) should support be focussed on to provide optimal VfM; - What form of support is most needed; for example incubation support vs capital investment, grants vs loans etc. As DECC may be constrained in the type of funding available the assessment will be informed by this to ensure results are applicable. - What level of funding would provide the UK with optimal benefits when considering VfM for the taxpayer. This question will be informed by the level of funding available to DECC; - What level of incubation support is optimal to deliver value to the company and to the UK? - Are there additional processes that can be applied over and above those currently employed to ensure that only projects that are VfM are supported. How to ensure that Government money is definitely required. - What is the appropriate scope for the scheme, specifically, would it be beneficial to have a wide scope including low carbon technologies? Additional information: If you wish to take part in this procurement please see the attached Tender documents attached to this Notice and send your completed Proposal to Megan Cooper at address stipulated in the “Who to Contact” section. Any late submissions will not be considered. DECC reserves the right to halt the procurement process and to not award a contract. DECC will not be held liable for recovery of costs from unsuccessful bids if a contract is not awarded. All costs will be borne by the bidding organisations. If a contract is created it will be upon DECC Standard Terms and Conditions or the Short Form Terms and Conditions, which are available on Contracts Finder with this notice. Completed tender submissions must be returned by email to DECC to , address given at the top of this advertisement, by 12 noon 27 November 2015. After reviewing and evaluating the written proposals, DECC may decide to hold bid clarification meetings with suppliers. If successful and upon contract signature, the supplier is expected to attend a kick-off meeting taking place week commencing 4/01/2016. Project completion is required by 31/03/2016. Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f7c46d84-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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