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PS25239 - RAF027/2526 - Understanding heat pump use qualitative research to investigate the heating and consumption behaviours of heat pump owners

DESNZ

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "PS25239 - RAF027/2526 - Understanding heat pump use qualitative research" was conducted by DESNZ, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, England. This tender falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV: 73000000). The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and it was executed following a mini competition under the Behavioural Science Call-off Framework. The project was concluded on 27th November 2025, with a contract period running from 3rd October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The research aims to provide an in-depth understanding of heat pump use and associated heating behaviours. The procurement stage of the process has been completed, and the award was granted to Verian Group UK Limited, effective from 3rd October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in qualitative research, particularly those that can contribute to policy development and testing involving the general population. Companies experienced in behavioural science research, specifically within the context of environmental and energy use, will find this contract aligns well with their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been explicitly identified as suitable contenders for such tenders, offering growth prospects by engaging in government-led research projects that address critical issues like energy consumption and technology adoption. This contract, valued at £65,000, not only provides financial growth potential but also bolsters a company's reputation by association with governmental and environmental initiatives.

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Notice Title

PS25239 - RAF027/2526 - Understanding heat pump use qualitative research to investigate the heating and consumption behaviours of heat pump owners

Notice Description

*****MODIFICATION TO CONTRACT***** 001 - Revision to GDPR Annex A form. There is no change to the project end date, nor to the project budget. ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the PS24030 - Behavioural Science Call-off Framework - RAF067/2324 - Lot 2 - Policy development and testing with the general population. Brief Description of Requirement This research will provide an in-depth understanding of heat pump use to fill evidence gaps about the continued operation of heat pumps, the associated heating behaviours in homes that have one, and what factors might be driving these behaviours.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb647f10-f8ff-43b9-8523-9020007a7df6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3999aa81-3680-46d9-bb36-79bbc1804758
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 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

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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