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PS24305 - Adopting net zero technologies and behaviours: public views on a fair transition research

DESNZ

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), based in Swindon, England, has awarded a contract titled "PS24305 - Adopting net zero technologies and behaviours: public views on a fair transition research". The contract, valued at £193,863, involves research and development services, focusing on public perceptions of fairness in the transition to net zero. The procurement falls under the 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' category and uses a selective procurement method via a call-off framework agreement. The contract period spans from 23rd January 2025 to 31st October 2025, and the services are to be delivered in various regions including the United Kingdom and Europe, among others.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in behavioural sciences and public policy analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this contract, providing an excellent growth avenue for firms capable of exploring complex policy areas related to environmental transitions. Large companies, especially those with experience in framework agreements, would also find this tender a suitable match, as demonstrated by the award to IPSOS (Market Research) Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in London.

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Notice Title

PS24305 - Adopting net zero technologies and behaviours: public views on a fair transition research

Notice Description

Contract Variation PS24305 002 - to extend the contract end date from Tuesday 30th September to Friday 31st October 2025. Contract Variation PS24305 001 - to increase new total contract value to PS196,863.00 excluding VAT. ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the PS24030 Behavioural Science Call-off Framework - RAF067/2324, Lot 3. Brief Description of Requirement This primary research will explore public perceptions of fairness across a range of policy area2023/2024 to PS4,920,000.00s within the net zero transition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b343be6-1ab9-4b8e-9b51-4d92e8825e1d
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
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
£193,863 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£193,863 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 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
DESNZ
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

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

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

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