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PS25310 - Using 'golden ticketing' to increase consumer take-up of government-supported schemes (RAF 038/2526)

DESNZ

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Award

29 Dec 2025 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, managed by the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ), aimed at increasing consumer take-up of government-supported schemes through the use of 'golden ticketing'. This contract, classified under research services with CPV code 73110000, was concluded via a selective procurement method under the Behavioural Science Call-off Framework. The procurement stage was Award, and the contract was awarded to Ipsos (Market Research) Limited. The contract value is £79,332.50, with performance slated from 17th December 2025 to 31st March 2026, across locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This project presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly SMEs, aligning well with companies focused on behavioural science and government program uptake strategies. Given the engagement with a reputable public authority like DESNZ, successful involvement in such contracts can enhance company portfolios and credibility in the public sector market. The targeted nature of this procurement allows businesses adept in selective frameworks to leverage their expertise and fulfil governmental requirements efficiently.

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Notice Title

PS25310 - Using 'golden ticketing' to increase consumer take-up of government-supported schemes (RAF 038/2526)

Notice Description

***** PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Behavioural Science Call-off Framework - RAF067/2324. Department For Energy Security & Net Zero had a requirement for Using 'golden ticketing' to increase consumer take-up of government-supported schemes (RAF 038/2526)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-583d7f30-d62f-4fbe-999c-4aee9a561244
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f63813d-269b-4c92-acb3-0acdeefaa490
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£79,332 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,332 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 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

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, WILTSHIRE
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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