UK SBS PS18268 Alternate delegate resource to coordinate the UK participation in the International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN)

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 17/10/2018 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer NOTE: Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer",this is unfortunately a system generated error that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is looking to procure an alternate delegate to represent the UK in the International Energy Agency's Technology Collaboration Programme on Smart Grids:(ISGAN). ISGAN's workstreams are: Inventory- Global Smart Grid Inventory, Smart Grid Case Studies, Cost-benefit and socio-economic analyses of smart grids and related regulatory policies, Policy Insights - Organisation of key issues, knowledge and analysis for Decision Makers, Testing Labs- the Smart Grid International Research Facility Network (SIRFN), Power Transmission & Distribution Systems, Smart Grid Transitions, ISGAN Academy on Smart Grids. More information on ISGAN is available here http://www.iea-isgan.org/our-work/ More information on the IEA and the TCPs is available here https://www.iea.org/tcp/. The alternate delegate will need to have excellent relevant contacts within UK smart industry and academia and have a depth of knowledge and expertise in Smart Grids work. The alternate delegate will also need to link with the Mission Innovation Smart Grids Challenge, this is another international initiative in this area which forms a large area of focus and work for BEIS and the wider UK government as part of its commitment to meeting the Paris Agreement's climate targets. Attendance of at least one ISGAN Executive Committee meeting per year (which happen twice a year) will be required. An Executive Committee meeting is provisionally scheduled for Stockholm (April 2019) The travel required for this role will need to be in line with Civil Service guidelines. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity email expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: Name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for Name of the registered Bidder Name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email