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PS25242 - Services to support the development and understanding of community and local energy business models

DESNZ

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06 Nov 2025 at 14:34

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) has completed the contract award process for services designed to support the development and understanding of community and local energy business models. The procurement, conducted under the CCS Demand Management and Renewables DPS, was awarded using a selective procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system call-off. The awarded contract, valued at £245,000, begins on 4th November 2025 and extends until 31st March 2026. Key locations impacted include the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This award notice was published on 6th November 2025, following the tender period's conclusion on 8th October 2025.

This contract presents an exciting opportunity for businesses in the research, development, and consultancy services sector, with a particular focus on energy models. The selection of Guidehouse Europe Limited as the supplier underscores the potential for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to engage in bespoke energy solutions and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in developing sustainable and innovative energy models would be particularly well-suited to leverage such opportunities for business growth and to enhance their portfolio in the energy services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25242 - Services to support the development and understanding of community and local energy business models

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Department For Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) had a requirement for services to support the development and understanding of community and local energy business models. This was procured under the CCS Demand Management and Renewables DPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a7f3e31-9b60-4d63-944f-70e5ec4e446d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e304111-4438-4c35-9250-fd8b9bcaba58
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£245,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£245,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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

GUIDEHOUSE EUROPE

Further Information

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