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27 Jul 2026 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Evaluation of Electricity Transmission Network Infrastructure Bill Discount Scheme and Community Funds Guidance" has been completed by the buying organisation DESNZ, based in Swindon, England. The procurement, classified under CPV code 73210000 for research consultancy services, was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system via the Government Commercial Agency RM6126 Research and Insights DPS. The contract, valued at £640,000 GBP, commenced on 10th July 2026 and will conclude on 30th March 2029, covering regions including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, primarily for SMEs and VCSEs in the field of research consultancy within the energy sector. The awarded contract, amounting to £614,339 GBP, was secured by Verian Group UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier. Businesses specialising in research and insights, particularly those with the capability to assess policy impacts on electricity transmission networks, are well-suited to benefit from similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and expand its reach across diverse geographical locations.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of Electricity Transmission Network Infrastructure Bill Discount Scheme and Community Funds Guidance.

Notice Description

****This is an Award Notice, Not a Call for Competition**** Requirement was sourced via Government Commercial Agency RM6126 Research and Insights DPS for the provision of Evaluation of Electricity Transmission Network Infrastructure Bill Discount Scheme and Community Funds Guidance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-900c01b9-bf67-4ea7-a2a6-89a4e84f0b4d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bab08f5-d252-4cb5-bc1d-1fa1990fc256
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£614,339 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 2-3 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
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

VERIAN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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