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PS26123 - RAF 003/2627 - Green home loan scheme and Solar research

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

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01 Sep 2026 at 13:49

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29 May 2026 at 09:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) commissioned research and consultancy services on green home loans and solar adoption (CPV 73000000). The work tests different low-interest loan offers with homeowners considering home upgrades such as solar panels and heat pumps. It will assess how consumers respond to different loan features and designs, including their likelihood of taking action and the potential pace of that action. The research also examines homeowners’ attitudes towards plug-in solar. The service is categorised as research and development and related consultancy, and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Delivery may cover the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and other international locations.

This completed procurement was awarded following a mini-competition under the New Behavioural Insights Dynamic Purchasing System, using a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 6 May 2026 at 10:00. DESNZ awarded the contract to Verian Group UK Ltd on 11 May 2026 for £118,012.30 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 15 May 2026 to 13 November 2026. The award is active and the tender is complete. The procurement is for services, and the available data identifies suitability for SMEs. The award notice describes the selected supplier and contract value; the procurement information centres on testing loan designs, measuring homeowner responses and researching attitudes to plug-in solar.

For a future requirement of this kind, credible suppliers would need a strong behavioural-insights and consumer-research capability, with the capacity to design and test alternative financial offers with homeowners. Relevant experience would include researching decisions about home energy improvements, particularly solar panels, heat pumps and plug-in solar, and measuring both intention and the pace of action. Suppliers should be able to generate robust evidence on how loan features and designs affect consumer responses, while translating findings into practical conclusions for public policy. The completed award demonstrates demand from DESNZ for specialist research linking household behaviour, green home upgrades and low-interest finance. Smaller research and consultancy firms may be well placed where they can demonstrate sufficient delivery capacity and relevant expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26123 - RAF 003/2627 - Green home loan scheme and Solar research

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the New Behavioural Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement This research will test different low-interest loan offers with homeowners, for home upgrades such as solar panels and heat pumps. It will produce behavioural evidence on how consumers respond to different loan features and designs and their likelihood and potential pace of taking action. It will also explore homeowners' attitudes towards plug-in solar.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0bded483-83f2-4efc-b55e-64e6b9a5052f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2367cbf-de2c-4428-b552-012d26850542
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,012 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 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
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1LF
Postcode Area
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

Kantar Public UK Limited

Further Information

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