Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c79-cf89-730a-b1e8-4ce47f698dfc/services-for-external-expert-advice-to-ministers-and-senior-officials-on-the-glo awarded GB direct award procedure Suitable for SMEs # Services for external expert advice to Ministers and senior officials on the global gas and LNG markets and particular geopolitical discussions [Business Energy and Industrial Strategy](https://tendernation.io/buyers/business-energy-and-industrial-strategy) Often single bidder Estimated value £1 to £30,000 Published 17 Dec 2021 Deadline Closed 14 Nov 2021 ## 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The global gas market is experiencing unprecedented (record breaking) high prices as a consequence of a supply and demand imbalance. The market continues to try and resolve this imbalance whilst building expectations for the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere. This global situation is having a significant impact on the UK economy, society and energy security. Consequently UK Ministers are engaging internationally to strengthen UK relationships on natural gas and show international leadership to support activities to help resolve the imbalance. As part of this, Ministers are seeking independent external expert advice to support these activities. ## CPV classification Services related to the oil and gas industry Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a3eacda8-d888-4fbc-9314-6f9b5d8a6992) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Business Energy and Industrial Strategy: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/business-energy-and-industrial-strategy) [Sector More Oil & gas industry services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/oil-gas-services) ## More tenders like this [Pipeline-inspection services – ILI HYRER/HYREL · GASCADE Gastransport GmbH · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-7287-7337-a581-d5a67a61508c/germany-pipeline-inspection-services-ili-hyrerhyrel) [Professional services for the gas industry – Provision of Engineering Design, Permitting Support and Project Management (Owner’s Engineer) Services for the Development of a Natural Gas Transmission Network (Stage 1) · Natural Gas Public Company of Cyprus · 57 days left · 15 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7e96-7399-bd7f-e84b061e5013/cyprus-professional-services-for-the-gas-industry-provision-of-engineering-d) [Services related to the oil and gas industry – Raamovereenkomst Technische ondersteuning (perceel 1) en boekhoud kundige en financiële ondersteuning (perceel 2) in het kader van projectvoorstellen voor een offshore ten der · SPF Economie, PME, Classes moyennes et Energie · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-973a-7325-8ba9-5e9bcf9115ad/belgium-services-related-to-the-oil-and-gas-industry-raamovereenkomst-techni) [Professional services for the gas industry – Diagnostyka gazociągów tłokami pomiarowymi (zamówienie podzielone na 12 części) · Operator Gazociągów Przesyłowych GAZ-SYSTEM S.A. · 4 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-454c-716b-8481-321939df7834/poland-professional-services-for-the-gas-industry-diagnostyka-gazociagow-tlo) [Professional services for the gas industry – Marchés maintenance CICM IDF et SE 2027 2032 · GRDF · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-088a-71b9-b7fd-95c1c087460e/france-professional-services-for-the-gas-industry-marches-maintenance-cicm-i) [Well-drilling laydown services – ΣΥΝΤΗΡΗΣΗ - ΕΠΙΣΚΕΥΗ ΑΝΤΛΗΤΙΚΩΝ ΣΥΓΚΡΟΤΗΜΑΤΩΝ · ΔΗΜΟΣ ΓΟΡΤΥΝΑΣ · 23 days left · 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14062-871d-7207-abc9-13bc8cfa99d7/greece-well-drilling-laydown-services-synthrhsh-episkefh-antlhtikon-sygkro)