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Smarter Tariffs -Smarter Comparisons

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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22 May 2020 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Smarter Tariffs - Smarter Comparisons" is initiated by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, located in London, England. This project, aimed at delivering research and development services, involves explorative research, user testing, data modelling, and software development to enhance the comparison of domestic smart tariffs. The contract, valued at £400,000, commenced on 6th May 2020 and concludes on 31st March 2021. The procurement method used for this contract was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period having ended on 27th March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those focused on energy efficiency and consumer behaviour analytics. Companies that leverage innovation in technology to facilitate better energy comparisons, especially SMEs, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in this sector could spur growth as organisations increasingly seek solutions for smarter energy consumption in domestic environments.

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Notice Title

Smarter Tariffs -Smarter Comparisons

Notice Description

The project will perform exploratory research, user testing, data modelling and software development to identify and test innovative solutions to compare domestic smart tariffs. Delivery will include completion of a Discovery and Alpha stage in line with Government Digital Service Standards. This project is not a full consumer experience and behaviour change pilot, i.e. it will not be tracking consumers who compare and choose a smart tariff over time. However, the project will investigate how consumers approach tariff comparisons and switching, through the testing of a new approach to tariff comparisons and conducting action research with a group of consumers. The Government is committed to the roll-out of smart gas and electricity meters to domestic and smaller non-domestic customers in Great Britain. This project is focused on domestic energy users. Where microbusinesses operate from home (that is, premises use is mixed domestic/non-domestic) and the approach to tariff selection does not differ from domestic customers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3901ec86-b443-4f57-8695-c613ff90a1bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78541275-8946-4aa5-9a2a-b6c489fceec3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
5 May 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 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
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITAL ENERGI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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