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PS22234 BUS (Boiler Upgrade Scheme) Evaluation Report

DESNZ

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (DESNZ) has awarded a contract to ICF Consulting Services Ltd for the evaluation of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), part of efforts to decarbonise heating in buildings as part of the UK's commitment to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Classified under research and development services, the contract aims to evaluate various aspects of the BUS, including process, impact, outcome, and economic elements. This selective procurement process was conducted via a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insights DPS RM6126 framework agreement. The contract, valued at £844,093.75, started on 21 March 2023 and will run until 31 March 2026, covering locations in the UK, Europe, and beyond.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as it involves evaluating impacts and barriers related to low carbon heating systems. Companies with expertise in low carbon technologies, policy evaluation, and economic analysis are well-suited to participate in similar procurements. Additionally, engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's reputation in the growing field of sustainable development and position them as key players in government efforts to address climate change challenges.

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Notice Title

PS22234 BUS (Boiler Upgrade Scheme) Evaluation Report

Notice Description

******** Modification of the Contract ******** Variation 001 - Amendment to internal timeline. Original contract dates remain unchanged. Variation 002, 003 - phases 1-4 breakdown costs amended, no change to total contract value Variation 004 - Amendment to internal timeline. Original contract dates remain unchanged. Variation 005 - Additional second wave added to scope ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insights DPS RM6126 Background to the programme As part of global efforts to tackle climate change, the Government has committed to reducing the UK's carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. In order to reach this ambitious target, virtually all heating in buildings will need to be decarbonised. This is because one third of the UK's carbon emissions are generated by fossil fuels being burnt to heat homes and businesses. There are various low carbon heating systems available which can replace fossil fuel heating in buildings, including but not limited to heat pumps and biomass boilers. The requirements for the delivery of an evaluation of the BUS scheme, encompassing process, impact, outcome and economic elements. The evaluation will complement BEIS's internal ongoing monitoring of the scheme. The BUS evaluation aims are to: 1. Examine the extent to which the BUS met its objectives. 2. Provide evidence of the impacts achieved by the scheme to support both benefits reporting and design of future policies. 3. Provide evidence to understand the barriers and opportunities experienced during delivery to support policy improvements and the design of future policies. 4. Support an assessment of the value-for-money of the BUS policy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4083ab60-8bf2-42fe-bb85-c5331a1ab311
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4bf4271-819a-45a6-b4a7-611a4a2012db
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£844,093 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£844,093 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 years
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
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

Contact Name
Kerry Hart
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ICF CONSULTING SERVICES

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