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BE24194 - Smart Metering Programme Evaluation (IPE)

DESNZ

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31 Jan 2025 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) in Swindon, Wiltshire has completed the award stage for the Smart Metering Programme Evaluation (IPE) under the industry category of Evaluation Consultancy Services. This selective procurement process, operated through the Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6126, concluded with an end date for the tender period on 19th November 2025. The contract commenced on 23rd December 2025 and will run until 22nd December 2026, covering locations that include the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The award valued at £879,391.04 was given on 14th January 2025 to Verian Group UK Ltd., a large-scale company based in London.

This awarded contract for the Smart Metering Interim Programme Evaluation presents significant business growth potential for companies specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those with a focus on energy security and programme evaluations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable for participation, indicating an inclusionary procurement approach. Businesses capable of leveraging their expertise in providing research and insights for public sector energy programmes, and those with a strong presence in the identified geographic areas, stand to benefit and gain critical experience from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

BE24194 - Smart Metering Programme Evaluation (IPE)

Notice Description

****This is an Award Notice, not a Call for Competition**** Requirement was sourced via Further Competition against Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6126 - Research and Insights to provide The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) Smart Metering Interim Programme Evaluation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0654b3dd-b441-4cf6-97bf-9b82539f382d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf403054-28b7-4251-8aa9-ff012bd29df9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£879,391 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£879,391 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERIAN GROUP

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