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

DESNZ

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29 May 2026 at 08:49

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18 May 2026 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PS26123 - RAF 003/2627 - Green home loan scheme and Solar research" has been concluded by DESNZ, located in Swindon, England. This process falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000). The tender involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement and was part of a mini competition under the New Behavioural Insights DPS. The award notice was published on 18th May 2026, with the contract period running from 15th May 2026 to 31st August 2026, covering locations in the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaging in services to explore and develop innovative loan schemes and energy-efficient solutions like solar panels and heat pumps. It provides an excellent growth prospect for companies specialising in behavioural research, financial product design, and consumer energy solutions. The awarded amount of GBP 118,012.30 to Verian Group UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, indicates significant investment and potential for businesses with expertise in these areas. Companies, particularly SMEs capable of delivering impactful research and development services, are well-positioned to compete successfully in similar future opportunities.

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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.

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
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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
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 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 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

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
Postcode
SN2 1LF
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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