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EV Smart Charging and SSES Professional Services Support

DESNZ

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25 Nov 2025 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "EV Smart Charging and SSES Professional Services Support" was conducted by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), headquartered at 3-8 Whitehall Place, London, England. The tender, classified under technical analysis or consultancy services (CPV: 71621000), focused on procuring external expertise to aid in developing policies to boost EV smart charging solutions. The contract, valued at £2,400,000, was awarded to PA Consulting Services Limited. The procurement method was selective, executed via a call-off from a framework agreement, and the procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract set to run from 11th November 2025 to 9th November 2027, covering locations including the United Kingdom and internationally.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in technical consultancy, particularly those with expertise in energy smart appliance solutions and electric vehicle infrastructure. Large-scale consultancy firms that can provide innovative policy solutions and support interoperable solutions would find themselves well-suited to this contract. The selective procurement method, through a framework agreement, implies that qualified suppliers with proven track records in similar projects were given the opportunity to engage, fostering potential for business growth in the evolving energy sector.

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Notice Title

EV Smart Charging and SSES Professional Services Support

Notice Description

The aim of this contract is to procure external expertise to support the design of policy to accelerate the deployment and uptake of EV smart charging, V2X and interoperable solutions for energy smart appliances.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b18d414-10fc-428e-b220-81edccffbd46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f2d9c52-5948-4717-84c4-30ca5c125b86
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2027 1-2 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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