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PS24052 Impact and Economic Evaluation of Domestic Energy Affordability Schemes in the UK

DESNZ

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has completed a procurement process for the impact and economic evaluation of domestic energy affordability schemes in the UK. This process, conducted as a mini-competition under the CCS DPS RM6126 Research & Insights, awarded the contract to Ipsos (market research) Limited. The evaluation focuses on assessing the outcomes and impacts of these support schemes. The contract, valued at £331,100, runs from 30th July 2024 to 30th June 2025, with the procurement method being a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement falls under the 'Energy and related services' category and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, covering a range of locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic research, consultancy, and evaluation services. The contract's scope includes assessing the effectiveness of policy interventions in energy affordability, making it ideal for firms with expertise in market and economic research, and impact assessments. Participation in such high-profile government projects can enhance a company's portfolio, increase visibility in the public sector, and potentially lead to further opportunities in similar fields. Firms with strong analytical capabilities and experience in managing large-scale evaluations will find this project particularly well-suited to demonstrate their expertise and contribute to vital energy security and affordability initiatives in the UK.

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Notice Title

PS24052 Impact and Economic Evaluation of Domestic Energy Affordability Schemes in the UK

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS DPS RM6126 Research & Insights. Brief Description of Requirement The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is seeking to commission an Impact and Economic Evaluation of the portfolio of Domestic Energy Affordability Support Schemes in the United Kingdom. The impact evaluation should seek to provide insight into the attributable outcomes/impacts of the interventions relative to the counterfactual scenario of non-intervention (i.e. the absence of the energy affordability schemes in scope). It will assess whether causal links between the schemes and observed outcomes/ impacts of interest can be identified.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3032b06d-0ac8-4e67-9e57-0410c2f4754b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f7417db-6792-4f1f-9a4a-adc0a8f3d9ae
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79311400 - Economic research services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£331,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£331,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 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
Professional Services
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867000

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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