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PS25027 - RAF057/2324 - Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS) - Pilot Evaluation

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is overseeing the procurement process titled "PS25027 - RAF057/2324 - Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS) - Pilot Evaluation," under the industry category of research and development services related consultancy services. The procurement, using a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, focuses on evaluating a government scheme providing energy assessments and grants to SMEs within the West Midlands Combined Authority. Initially set to run until 30th September 2025, a contract modification extends the end date to 31st March 2026. While the contract period starts on 28th May 2025, the procurement process reached the award stage, marked complete, with Technopolis Limited selected as the supplier on 23rd May 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises specialising in research and development consultancy, particularly those interested in government-funded energy initiatives. SMEs could gain valuable insights and connections through participation, as they are eligible to engage owing to the procurement's selective approach via a dynamic purchasing system. The focus on the West Midlands region offers regional SMEs the chance to leverage local expertise and networks, fostering business growth and contributing to sustainable energy solutions across the specified territories, including the UK and Europe.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25027 - RAF057/2324 - Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS) - Pilot Evaluation

Notice Description

***Modification of the Contract*** Contract variation 001 is to amend the contract end date from the 30th September 2025 to the 31st March 2026. ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS Research & Insights RM6126 DPS. Brief Description of Requirement This evaluation will be focused on the Pilot Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS). This is a government scheme offering subsidised energy assessments and grants to micro, small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) within the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). The Pilot BEAS will run from October 2023 to March 2025 across The West Midlands ITL1 region (phase 1). It is likely that the Pilot BEAS will be extended until March 2026 (phase 2) and DESNZ will choose to extend the evaluation to a second phase to cover the additional year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b80adb2-0000-408e-96fd-24f92d8a80b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b53ece7-c0c3-4445-a534-311ebefa9b52
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£286,753 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£286,753 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
27 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNOPOLIS

Further Information

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