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Flexibility and Net Zero Survey (FANZ)

OFGEM

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10 Apr 2025 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Ofgem has concluded an open procurement process titled "Flexibility and Net Zero Survey (FANZ)" aimed at conducting surveys to measure and track consumer perceptions, experiences, behaviours, and attitudes towards new low carbon and flexibility products and services. The procurement falls under the industry category of social research services and market research services. The contract, valued at £500,000, covers a wide geographical area including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is Award, with the contract awarded to Ipsos on 5th March 2025 and expected to run until 4th March 2028. Key dates of the tender period ended on 1st January 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on social and market research, particularly those experienced with sustainability and consumer behaviour. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to engage, making the tender suitable for growth-oriented businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the realm of low-carbon and flexibility products and services. Companies with a robust understanding of consumer research in diverse geographical locations would find a strategic fit in competing for such contracts. Ofgem's commitment to this long-term project provides a stable and lucrative opportunity for experienced suppliers in the research sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexibility and Net Zero Survey (FANZ)

Notice Description

This contract is for a supplier to conduct of a surveys to measure and track consumers' perceptions, experiences, behaviours and attitude towards new, low carbon and flexibility products and services. These will be called off as and when required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3380dcc6-dc53-4842-a5b3-96e4f6ce6f2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f138df28-444c-4120-bbd7-f7d20e3a8c1a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79310000 - Market research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2025 - 4 Mar 2028 3-4 years
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
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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