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BE24203 - Evaluation of the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund - Wave 3

DESNZ

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12 Feb 2025 at 15:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has awarded a contract to I.F.F Research Ltd for the evaluation of the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund - Wave 3. This procurement, classified under evaluation consultancy services, aims to assess how effectively the scheme improves the energy performance of social housing in England. The location for service delivery is varied, covering the UK and its overseas territories. The procurement follows a selective method via a call-off from the CCS Research and Insights (RM6126) Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract began on 17 February 2025 and will continue until 30 March 2029, with a total value of approximately £657,000.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and evaluation services, particularly those experienced in energy efficiency projects and social housing. Companies capable of conducting qualitative fieldwork, data analysis, and providing technical assistance to grant recipients are well-suited for this type of tender. SMEs will find this type of procurement advantageous due to the targeted nature of the evaluation services needed and the potential for fostering long-term relationships with governmental bodies like DESNZ.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BE24203 - Evaluation of the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund - Wave 3

Notice Description

**Please note this is an Award Notice and not a call for competition, this Contract has been awarded via the CCS Research and Insights (RM6126) Dynamic Purchasing System.** DESNZ is seeking to commission a process, outcome and economic evaluation of Wave 3 of the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (WH:SHF; henceforth 'WH:SHF Wave 3' or 'Wave 3'. Previously known as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF), WH:SHF is a government scheme that aims to improve the energy performance of England's social housing stock through targeted investment and collaborative engagement with social housing landlords. DESNZ anticipates that this evaluation will entail qualitative fieldwork with key scheme stakeholders alongside secondary data analysis to provide a rigorous understanding of: - How Wave 3 is being delivered and the extent to which this aligns with the original scheme design (through process evaluation) - The extent to which Wave 3 is delivering its intended outcomes (through outcome evaluation) - The extent to which Wave 3 has offered value for money (through economic evaluation) We anticipate that this evaluation and contract will have two components: Part 1, Core Wave 3 evaluation: Primary and secondary data collection, analysis and reporting the successful bidder will undertake to answer the evaluation questions. Part 2, Technical Assistance to grant recipients: Certain grant recipients, known as 'Strategic Partners', will be required to undertake specific self-conducted data collection, analysis and reporting activities, beyond programme monitoring requirements, to support the Wave 3 evaluation and encourage upskilling. Other grant recipients, known as the 'Challenge Fund', may opt in. The successful supplier will be expected to provide technical assistance, quality assurance and wider support to these grant recipients.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a702d06b-8160-4bfa-8197-e27732a9b318
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09c3f2ef-10dc-468d-bc8b-c80308155618
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£657,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£656,848 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 30 Mar 2029 4-5 years
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
Buildings and Energy
Contact Email
fmprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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

I.F.F RESEARCH

Further Information

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