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RAF067/2324 - Understanding secondary heating behaviours

DESNZ

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15 Jan 2025 at 14:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has concluded the procurement process titled "RAF067/2324 - Understanding secondary heating behaviours". This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and related consultancy services (CPV: 73000000). The scope of the project includes research into the behaviours around secondary heating in households without heat pumps and evaluating potential changes upon the installation of heat pumps. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement (PS24030 - Behavioural Science Call-off Framework). The award notice was published on 15th January 2025, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 30th October 2024, and the contract period spanning from 13th November 2024 to 31st March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the field of behavioural science and energy consultancy, particularly those focused on sustainable energy solutions. The awarded contract, valued at £64,549, has been granted to Verian Group UK Limited, a large-scale supplier. This project provides a platform for businesses specialising in research and development services to showcase their expertise and contribute to important sustainability goals within the UK and potentially in other regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally. SMEs with relevant experience in household energy behaviour and consultancy could find similar future opportunities ripe for exploration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RAF067/2324 - Understanding secondary heating behaviours

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the PS24030 - Behavioural Science Call-off Framework - RAF067/2324 This project aims to understand the factors that drive secondary heating (amongst households without a heat pump) and what might reduce its use, as well as whether the introduction of a heat pump would change households' use of secondary heating. The proposed research will use interviews with a range of UK households to achieve this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b84c013-0345-402f-b3fb-d6cbb2e702b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dc93da3-29ef-45c0-a567-b500d2f9e773
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,549 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,549 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

Further Information

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