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ECCBS010 - Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) Behavioural Research

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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13 Jan 2022 at 15:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract titled "ECCBS010 - Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) Behavioural Research" under the research services category. This procurement process was executed through a selective method via a framework agreement, with the contract period commencing on 4th January 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2022. The contract has been awarded following a thorough review identifying the need for improved participant engagement in energy efficiency measures, particularly targeting businesses in England, with the end date for the associated tender period being 8th December 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in behavioural research and energy efficiency, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies engaged in providing insights and strategies to enhance compliance with energy efficiency regulations could leverage this contract to showcase their capabilities and aid in achieving the UK's net zero commitments. Furthermore, businesses that can demonstrate innovative approaches to audit quality and participant engagement will be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities in similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ECCBS010 - Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) Behavioural Research

Notice Description

**Please note this is an Award Notice not a call for competition** This contract has been awarded via Energy and Climate Change Behavioural Science Framework Agreement. Reference: CR20116. Brief description of requirement A 2020 Post-Implementation Review (PIR) of the scheme2 found that whilst 90% of organisations in the evaluation reported having planned or implemented an energy efficiency measure, participants did not always act upon energy savings opportunities identified through their audits, and many perceived ESOS as purely a compliance activity. The PIR highlighted several areas where ESOS could be strengthened and improved, which resulted in a consultation (July-September 2021) into strengthening the scheme. The specific aims of improving the scheme are: 1. To increase the number of ESOS participants that take action to reduce energy use by raising the quality of their ESOS audit; 2. To increase the carbon and cost savings from ESOS by increasing the number and scope of ESOS recommendations taken up by participants; 3. To ensure that ESOS recommendations are consistent with the UK's net zero commitments. This project is seeking to understand whether behaviourally informed interventions could be used to achieve the desired energy efficiency outcomes, as opposed to regulation to require that participants act on recommendations. This research will provide timely evidence to inform what action is taken from the consultation. This is a joint project with the Better Regulation Executive (BRE), who work closely with teams across Government to encourage the use of non-regulatory measures to achieve policy outcomes. This research seeks to address aims 1 and 2: to improve the quality of energy audits and increase the number and scope of ESOS recommendations taken up by participants. Currently the content and the format of the ESOS report is at the discretion of ESOS lead assessors rather than participants. Despite the importance of audit quality in delivering savings for participating businesses, the ESOS evaluation research and the PIR identified discrepancies in the quality of audits and the presentation of recommendations within ESOS reports.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/448b750e-3b8e-4f87-9d05-88bf9c8bf2df
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,854 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
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

BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHT

Further Information

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