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ECO4 Technical Advice on Scoring Methodology

OFGEM

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16 Jul 2025 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract, titled "ECO4 Technical Advice on Scoring Methodology," was managed by the buying organisation Ofgem, located in London, England. This contract falls under the research services category and was specifically designed to support statutory duties related to the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme's scoring methodology. The procurement process followed an open procedure, allowing for broad participation. With the award stage now complete, the contract was awarded to Building Research Establishment Ltd, based in Watford, with a contract period from 9th June 2025 to 8th June 2026. Although the tender period ended on 1st January 2025, the contract award was published on 16th July 2025. The total contract value is £70,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing expert technical advice on statutory and regulatory compliance, particularly those experienced in the energy sector. Given the open procedure procurement method, there was a broad opportunity for participation, particularly favouring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses with a strong background in research and specialised energy consultancy services would find this contract beneficial for their growth. The involvement with Ofgem, a prominent authority in the energy sector, further offers an excellent opportunity for visibility and influence in future similar tenders.

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Notice Title

ECO4 Technical Advice on Scoring Methodology

Notice Description

An expert technical advice to support the delivery of statutory duties under the ECO scheme concerning the provision of the scheme's scoring methodology.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c7c7071-d23c-465f-866d-bd7bfdb0871c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36e62432-27a7-4029-9d76-f82872e9a3a0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 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
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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