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Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) Evaluation

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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08 Mar 2023 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has awarded the contract for the "Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) Evaluation" project. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from 23rd February 2023 to 30th January 2026. The procurement process concluded on 20th February 2023, with a contract value of £873,990.31 awarded to Kantar Public UK Limited. The evaluation project falls under the Research and Development services category. The procurement aimed to improve energy efficiency and heating measures in homes across various locations.

This awarded contract offers business opportunities for organisations providing research and development services related to energy efficiency and heating solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender due to its focus on innovative solutions. Businesses looking to contribute to clean energy initiatives and make homes more energy-efficient can find growth opportunities through participating in this project. The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, as the buying organisation, seeks to achieve energy savings, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance living conditions through this procurement.

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Notice Title

Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) 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 RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement The Energy Company Obligation scheme (ECO) was launched in January 20131. The scheme requires obligated energy suppliers2 to deliver energy efficiency and heating measures to homes in Great Britain3. These measures aim to provide energy savings to help households keep their homes warmer and more comfortable to live in, reduce their energy bills and reduce their carbon emissions. The Government's Clean Growth Strategy4 has an aspiration for as many homes as possible to reach EPC Band C by 2035 where practical, cost effective and affordable. ECO is one of several key policies which will help achieve this, with a particular focus on bringing down bills for low income and vulnerable households.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe6a5971-dbaa-495e-94cf-95f5f144011d
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£873,990 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2023 - 30 Jan 2026 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professional.services@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

KANTAR PUBLIC

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