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PS24306 - Identifying approaches to increasing capacity and improving the diversity of the energy efficiency retrofit supply chain using behavioural science

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the procurement process for the project titled "PS24306 - Identifying approaches to increasing capacity and improving the diversity of the energy efficiency retrofit supply chain using behavioural science." The industry category of this project is Research and development services and related consultancy services, and it is located primarily in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract period starting on 9 January 2025 and ending on 31 March 2025. The tender was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation (below threshold), with a total contract value of £35,000. The tender period concluded on 18 December 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in behavioural science and research and development services. Given the focus on increasing capacity and improving diversity in the energy efficiency retrofit supply chain, this project is particularly suitable for SMEs and organisations with expertise in overcoming behavioural barriers. Businesses working within the consultancy domain and those with experience in promoting workforce diversity and supply chain enhancement will find this project beneficial for expanding their portfolio and fostering business growth through innovative research contributions.

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Notice Title

PS24306 - Identifying approaches to increasing capacity and improving the diversity of the energy efficiency retrofit supply chain using behavioural science

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise. Brief description of requirement This project aims to better understand how to engage the target labour market groups listed above and improve diversity of the supply chain. DESNZ's previous research into the EE retrofit supply chain highlighted that many behavioural factors, such as a preference for construction workers to work within an industry they are familiar with or negative perceptions amongst people of the construction industry as a whole, are key factors limiting the growth of the supply chain. This research will focus on more deeply understanding these existing behavioural barriers that might stop the groups above from entering the EE retrofit supply chain and identify targeted solutions to the barriers. Whilst we know that demand for EE retrofit work is perhaps the biggest barrier to boosting the capacity of the supply chain, this barrier is well known, and work is ongoing to address this. Rather than focusing in-depth on demand, this research should work on the assumption that eventually demand for EE measures and roles in the EE retrofit supply chain will increase, so it should focus on other behavioural barriers that need to be overcome.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22732013-13d3-4b3e-bbcf-087ef504963c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20000868-803b-452c-a072-8d910d2eca04
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2025 - 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Courtney Mumbamarwo
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793867465

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS

BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS TEAM

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