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PS23107 - Interim Evaluation of Domestic Energy Affordability Support in Northern Ireland

DESNZ

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18 Jul 2023 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has concluded a procurement process for the interim evaluation of Domestic Energy Affordability Support in Northern Ireland. The contract, awarded following a mini competition under the CCS Research & Insights DPS RM6126, aims to capture the unique aspects of energy support in Northern Ireland and allow for cross-UK comparability. DESNZ, based in Swindon, England, is the buying organisation for this service procurement, classified under 'Research and development services and related consultancy services'. The project commenced on 14 June 2023 and will conclude by 4 October 2024, with notable award details published on 17 July 2023.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy within the energy sector, particularly those adept at socio-economic evaluations. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) would find this an excellent opportunity, particularly given the focus on consultancy and research skills. The selective procurement method, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, underscores the targeted and specialised nature of this tender, further favouring businesses equipped with the necessary expertise and ability to operate within the outlined geographic scope, including the United Kingdom and beyond.

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Notice Title

PS23107 - Interim Evaluation of Domestic Energy Affordability Support in Northern Ireland

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS Research & Insights DPS RM6126. Brief Description of Requirement The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), formerly BEIS, is seeking to commission an interim evaluation of Domestic Energy Affordability Support in Northern Ireland. This work will seek to capture the specific nature of the Support provided in NI, as well as the different context of the NI energy system and socio-economic context. This evaluation will run in parallel to the separate evaluation for GB and will be aligned with this approach where feasible (this ITT was issued on 8 February 2023). While focussed on NI, this contract will allow cross-UK comparability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4161b6f9-32fd-4894-a869-f95171e2a3ab
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
£789,695 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jun 2023 - 11 Nov 2024 1-2 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
Additional Buyers

BEIS

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
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

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