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PS25233 - Understanding the factors that will ensure a smooth heat pump transition for households at risk of fuel poverty

UK SBS

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11 Nov 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by UK SBS, focuses on research and development services under the title "Understanding the factors that will ensure a smooth heat pump transition for households at risk of fuel poverty." This procurement, classified under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000), primarily serves the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. Marked as an award stage, the contract started on 11th November 2025 and will end on 31st March 2026. The mini competition was executed under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS, following a selective procurement method aimed at better understanding the prerequisites for fuel-poor households during the heat pump transition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in valuable research contributing to policy and operational development. With a selective procurement approach and a focus on innovation and expertise in research and consultancy services, businesses skilled in conducting primary and secondary research are particularly well-suited to contribute to this initiative. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 119,508, highlights potential for growth and development in the energy transition sector, providing opportunities for organisations that can offer specialised insights and support to households vulnerable to fuel poverty.

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Notice Title

PS25233 - Understanding the factors that will ensure a smooth heat pump transition for households at risk of fuel poverty

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement The Committee seek to build on the current evidence available and combine this with in-depth primary and secondary research to help build a nuanced picture of the structural, operational and behavioural pre-requisite conditions and support that will specifically be required by fuel poor households pre and post heat pump installation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a23c54a3-dd50-4b3b-a400-bdd89c8f697d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf8b0cde-fbe3-440f-a9db-5f584d0eff1f
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,508 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SBS
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

CARBON TRUST ADVISORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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