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PS24268 - RAF019/2425 - Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting Framework Evaluation

DESNZ

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PS24268 - RAF019/2425 - Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting Framework Evaluation" has been awarded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) based in Swindon, England. This initiative focuses on research and development services, specifically evaluating the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) regulations. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with an anticipated contract period from 8th January 2025 to 31st October 2025. This process concluded with ICF Consulting Services Ltd being awarded the contract valued at £266,130.60. The tendering phase ended on 2nd December 2024.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for service-based businesses specialising in research and development, environmental consultancy, and policy evaluation. Companies possessing expertise in energy efficiency and carbon management stand to benefit significantly. Although the opportunity was awarded to an SME, it highlights the government's commitment to supporting smaller enterprises and suggests that future tenders of a similar nature could provide lucrative avenues for small to medium-sized firms with relevant capabilities. Engaging in these government projects not only fosters business growth but also contributes to enhancing the environmental policy framework in the UK and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS24268 - RAF019/2425 - Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting Framework Evaluation

Notice Description

***** 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 contract involves the impact and economic evaluation of the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) regulations which were launched in April 2019. The evaluation will determine the policy recommendation for SECR, as part of the statutory review of the policy. The secondary aim of the evaluation is to strengthen evidence on the extent to which disclosure drives energy efficiency and decarbonisation actions, and provide learning on the broader EE reporting landscape, and identify how it can be optimised and or streamlined to maximise policy objectives. The evaluation should be delivered in two phases. Phase 1 will cover the refinement of the SECR theory of change, evaluation questions, and explore data availability and feasibility of evaluation methods to assess the policy impacts. As part of this phase, we envisage a focused piece of stakeholder insight research to inform the design of the evaluation materials and situate the policy within the wider EE reporting landscape. Phase 2 will cover the delivery of the evaluation, addressing the evaluation questions, undertaking fieldwork, and synthesising and reporting the evidence gathered as part of the impact and economic evaluation of SECR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2389aa6-d201-417d-ab48-980f35c9d81f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bc86bd2-875d-457b-b78b-4281c13e5b7a
Current Stage
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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
£266,130 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£266,130 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 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

ICF CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

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