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PS26210 - RAF 011/2627 -Understanding compliance and supporting sustainable enforcement of PRS domestic and non-domestic MEES

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

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04 Sep 2026 at 15:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) commissioned research and related consultancy services on minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) in the private rented sector. The work examines compliance with and enforcement of MEES for domestic and non-domestic properties across local authorities in England and Wales. It is intended to identify current enforcement activity, the main barriers and enablers, and the support that could improve consistency, confidence and effectiveness in local authority practice. The service category is research and development consultancy (CPV 73000000). Delivery covers England and Wales within the wider stated United Kingdom service area. This is a policy and public-sector research requirement rather than property improvement, construction or energy-efficiency installation work.

This completed procurement was awarded through a selective mini-competition under the GCA RM6126 Research & Insights dynamic purchasing system, using a call-off from that system. The submission deadline was 18 August 2026 at noon. DESNZ awarded the contract to Verian Group UK Ltd on 2 September 2026 for £213,347.25 including the stated GBP currency. The contract runs from 2 September 2026 to 31 March 2027. The requirement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award notice records one active award and one supplier. The procurement was evaluated through the mini-competition route; the available procurement details do not set out separate quality, price or other scoring criteria.

This requirement demonstrates demand for firms able to conduct authoritative research into regulatory compliance and enforcement in the private rented sector. A credible competitor for similar work would need to understand minimum energy efficiency standards across both domestic and non-domestic property, and be able to examine how local authorities currently enforce them. Relevant capability includes engaging with local authorities across England and Wales, identifying practical barriers and enabling factors, and turning evidence into support that improves consistency, confidence and effectiveness. The work suits research and public-policy consultancies with experience of government or local-government practice, regulatory implementation and clear evidence-based reporting. The procurement was marked as suitable for SMEs, so specialist firms with the necessary research and policy capability can be credible participants.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26210 - RAF 011/2627 -Understanding compliance and supporting sustainable enforcement of PRS domestic and non-domestic MEES

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the GCA RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement This research will examine compliance with, and enforcement of, minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) in the private rented sector (PRS) across local authorities in England and Wales. It will identify current enforcement activity, key barriers and enablers, and the types of support that could help improve consistency, confidence and effectiveness in local authority practice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-beb4f98f-aa48-40f1-b42c-2a278dbc19b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f2b255-5b2a-4d3f-a447-ba350e56cab1
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

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
£213,347 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1LF
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 UK Limited

Further Information

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