Award

BE24186 - Exploring Options for Improving Energy Bill Equity for Fuel Poor Households

DESNZ

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Award

25 Nov 2024 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has awarded a contract to London Economics Limited for the research consultancy project titled "Exploring Options for Improving Energy Bill Equity for Fuel Poor Households." This project falls under the CPV category 73210000 - Research consultancy services. The contract, valued at £111,637.50, was sourced via the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6126 and is set to be delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom and other regions. The procurement, executed through a framework agreement, commenced on 11 November 2024 and will conclude on 31 March 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in research consultancy services. By participating in such government projects, businesses can leverage their expertise to deliver impactful research that informs public policy and contributes to social equity. The selective procurement method ensures that capable enterprises with a proven track record in similar frameworks can effectively compete and potentially secure lucrative government contracts.

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Notice Title

BE24186 - Exploring Options for Improving Energy Bill Equity for Fuel Poor Households

Notice Description

***This is an Award Notice, not a call for competition*** Requirement was sourced via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6126 - Research and Insights DPS for the provision of Exploring Options for Improving Energy Bill Equity for Fuel Poor Households to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-239606a8-47fa-4cfc-b368-3df3cc07d131
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbcdf2f1-65ad-4602-b9da-17cf3811ccdf
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£111,637 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,637 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2024 - 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
DESNZ
Contact Name
FM Procurement
Contact Email
fmprocurement@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

LONDON ECONOMICS

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