Award

PS24030 - Energy and Net Zero Behavioural Science Framework RAF067.2324 - RFP

DESNZ

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Aug 2024 at 11:53

Tender

20 Mar 2024 at 21:03

Planning

27 Feb 2024 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UKSBS), has awarded a contract for the Energy and Net Zero Behavioural Science Framework to Behavioural Insights Ltd, Ipsos (Market Research) Ltd, Verian UK Ltd, and the National Centre for Social Research. This framework, valued at £1.8 million, covers research and development services and related consultancy services across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the UK, and globally. The awarded framework will run from 7th August 2024 to 21st June 2027, with potential break clauses in June 2028 and June 2029. This award concludes a procurement process adhering to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, utilising the open procedure above the threshold. The tender reached its completion stage with significant roles from suppliers in Lots 1, 2, and 3 covering various policy problem-solving and population testing methodologies.

This framework presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in behavioural science, policy development, and research consultancy. SMEs, in particular, could benefit significantly from the high demand and diverse project commissions anticipated within this framework. Eligible businesses include those capable of innovative behavioural insights, general population policy testing, and working with complex samples. Given the expansive reach and significant funding cap for multiple projects, participating businesses can expand their portfolios and achieve growth in the sector of energy and net zero behavioural science research.

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Notice Title

PS24030 - Energy and Net Zero Behavioural Science Framework RAF067.2324 - RFP

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** Framework Overview UKSBS on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) (the Contracting Authority) wishes to establish a framework to procure the Energy and Net Zero Behavioural Science Framework. This Framework will replace the current Energy and Climate Change Behavioural Science Framework. The current Framework agreement acts as a mechanism for colleagues working across the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to commission small-scale behavioural science research in the energy and net zero space at pace. It has proved very useful thus far; since launching in August 2022, we have already commissioned 15 projects through it for a range of teams across DESNZ and we anticipate this high level of interest to continue. Due to popular demand, the current framework is set to shortly meet its maximum spend and so we are reprocuring to avoid a period without this mechanism in place. UK SBS is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as may be amended from time to time) (the "Regulations"). The award of this Framework will be based on 3 Lots: Lot 1 - Applying innovative behavioural thinking to a policy problem. Lot 2 - Policy development and testing with the general population. Lot 3 - Policy development and testing with complex samples. This Framework will be made accessible for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) (The Contracting Authority) and it is intended that 3 Suppliers will be appointed for each of the Lots detailed above. Potential bidders / consortia are invited to tender for one or more Lots on an individual basis. The Framework duration shall be for a maximum period of 5 years. The Framework is expected to run from June 2024 until 31st June 2027. However, the Contracting Authority will be implementing a break clause within the Framework, placed at the end of June 2028 and June 2029. The break clause will enable the Contracting Authority to ensure that Government priorities and budget availability are still aligned. Therefore, this Framework is being let on a 3, +1, +1 basis. The break clauses must be formally instructed by the Contracting Authority prior to moving into the next year of the Framework Agreement. The Framework will have a maximum value cap of PS1,800,000.00 across the full potential duration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07e01acf-fbfc-4aff-93b7-4a96bda33548
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 2024Expired
Award Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2024 - 21 Jun 2027 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
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
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
4
Supplier Names

BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

VERIAN

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