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QUALITATIVE CONSUMER INSIGHT ON THE TOPIC OF BOILERS AND HEATING CONTROLS

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in London, aiming to gain qualitative consumer insights on boilers and heating controls. The tender titled "QUALITATIVE CONSUMER INSIGHT ON THE TOPIC OF BOILERS AND HEATING CONTROLS" falls under the research and development services category, with a total contract value of £19,687. The contract period is set from 21st July 2016 to 14th November 2016. The tender is currently in the Award stage, having been completed, with the awarded contract announced on 21st July 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in qualitative research and consumer insights, particularly those with expertise in energy efficiency technologies and domestic heating systems. Companies that can demonstrate innovative research methodologies or have experience in engaging consumer panels would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders, thereby enhancing their growth in the evolving energy market.

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Notice Title

QUALITATIVE CONSUMER INSIGHT ON THE TOPIC OF BOILERS AND HEATING CONTROLS

Notice Description

BEIS is exploring ways of reducing emissions from domestic gas central heating systems. As part of their Boiler Policy project, BEIS is proposing options to update minimum standards on the energy efficiency of boilers and heating controls. Given the wide ranging technologies available, and the differing circumstances of consumers, one policy option is to require households to choose from a list of heating technologies - including: Passive Flue Gas Heat Recovery (FGHR); zonal control; Time Proportional Integral (TPI) control; Automated Optimisation. The success of the policy will depend on buy-in from consumers, the media and at a political level. This buy-in is, to a large extent, dependent on putting consumers at the heart of policy design. BEIS is therefore looking to commission qualitative research to better understand what choices regarding heating technologies consumers would like to make (or leave to the installer's recommendation), to what extent they are capable of making these decisions, and what types of information and advice would be useful. The research will build on previous panel survey findings about consumers' preferences and willingness to pay for certain technologies or energy saving advice. The specific aims of the project are to provide insight of the following: * Consumer acceptability of policy options, e.g. o How do people feel about paying an extra PS80 for a device if they will make the money back over time? o How do people feel about the proposed requirement to choose from a list of additional technologies? * What choices are consumers most likely to make, including: o What type of controls should be installed as part of the minimum requirement: standard or advanced? o Which of the 4 additional technologies are most appealing for most consumers? * Do consumers want to rely on their installer, their own research or something else to make a decision? o How does this compare with their current behaviour when replacing a boiler? * What information and/or advice do they need, and how should it be provided? From whom? * Technology specific issues, e.g. how would people feel about being asked to change the location of their boiler to accommodate a FGHRS device? * How might consumers adjust their behaviour, e.g. positive changes such as greater use of heating controls, or negative changes such as using a rogue installer to circumvent requirements? BEIS have proposed that an online qualitative forum is used to deliver this research, with sample recruited from the consumer panel. Our suggested approach is outlined below.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8fd89e9-d82d-48a7-88ef-ad93ce446e11
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£19,687 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20169 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2016 - 14 Nov 2016 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
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Fraser Macleod
Contact Email
fraser.macleod@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AW
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TNS BMRB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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