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PS25277 - Nudging installers to promote consumer uptake of heat pumps - RAF030/2526

DESNZ

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has concluded an award process for the tender titled "PS25277 - Nudging installers to promote consumer uptake of heat pumps - RAF030/2526". This procurement, classified under Research services, was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. It took place in London, United Kingdom, and the competitive procurement exercise ended on 4th November 2025, with the contract running from 2nd December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £58,091 GBP, was announced on 10th December 2025, and involves IPSOS (Market Research) Ltd as the supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in behavioural science and market research, particularly those with expertise in promoting energy efficient installations. The project aims to encourage consumer uptake of heat pumps, suggesting potential growth for companies that focus on sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the London area would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, given the procurement's emphasis on innovative solutions within the Behavioural Science Framework Lot 3.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25277 - Nudging installers to promote consumer uptake of heat pumps - RAF030/2526

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise. DESNZ had a requirement for the provision of Nudging installers to promote consumer uptake of heat pumps - RAF002/2526 via Behavioural Science Framework Lot 3.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-405d5002-7c0a-4a0c-a383-f01cfd63b712
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78a2902b-5a3c-4f64-8d17-d08d0743f96b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,091 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,091 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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