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Technical expertise in social research application to low cost, low carbon homes research project

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE

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14 Feb 2017 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Department of Energy and Climate Change focused on acquiring technical expertise in social research for a project related to low cost, low carbon homes. Tender ID TRN 1251/12/2016 was awarded on 13 December 2016, with a contract value of £21,700. The contract period spans from 14 December 2016 to 31 March 2020. The industry falls under the category of research services, and while the tender has been awarded, it was originally advertised via the BEIS Energy Technical Specialist Framework, Lot 20. The procurement method does not have specific details provided.

This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research services, especially those with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainable housing solutions. Companies that can offer innovative solutions in social research or have experience with low carbon technologies will be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, enhancing their business profiles in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Technical expertise in social research application to low cost, low carbon homes research project

Notice Description

BEIS required additional technical expertise in the area of social research for buildings energy efficiency to support the commissioning, setup, delivery and quality assurance of a research project in the area of 'low cost, low carbon homes'. This requirement was advertised via the BEIS Energy Technical Specialist Framework - Lot 20 Additional information: This requirement was advertised via the BEIS Energy Technical Specialist Framework (Lot 20).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d23a7137-e18b-47a8-93c7-4839afe36232
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/534892db-893c-4824-bb8c-67cee1e1ec9d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
14 Dec 2016 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 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 OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AW
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UCL CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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