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PS25109 - RAF 004/2526 - Impacts of Energy Security Risks

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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18 Sep 2025 at 10:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "PS25109 - RAF 004/2526 - Impacts of Energy Security Risks" has concluded with an award issued on 28th August 2025 by ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ. This project, classified under research and development services, is part of a selective procurement method specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The project, valued at £415,239, covers a broad geographical scope including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract, awarded to IPSOS (Market Research) Limited, is aimed at providing crucial research to inform government energy policy, with the contract period running until 31st March 2026.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic modelling, research, and consultancy services, particularly those equipped to explore the complex impacts of energy security risks. SMEs can find ideal prospects in this arena as the procurement was suitable for such enterprises, even though this specific contract has been awarded. Partnerships between small and large-scale research firms could further enhance their capability to deliver comprehensive insights required for government decision-making in energy policy. This project underscores an open market for businesses geared towards supporting a resilient transition to Net Zero, which is increasingly pertinent across global markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25109 - RAF 004/2526 - Impacts of Energy Security Risks

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 RM6126 DPS. Brief Description of Requirement This project will play a crucial role in shaping the Government's plans to prioritise and assess mitigations appropriately. By delivering robust evidence on the economic and social impacts of energy security and resilience risks should they materialise, this project will inform decision-making around potential interventions to secure our energy security over the coming decades by clearly demonstrating the cost of not intervening. Furthermore, by providing insight into how impacts may vary across society, this project will help to ensure that any interventions are designed to protect those most at risk and to deliver a fair transition to Net Zero. This project will achieve these objectives by delivering: - Iterative economic modelling of the impacts of five energy risk scenarios, with each scenario modelled at two time points: now and at a future time point between 2030 and 2035. - Detailed primary research with households, businesses and broader stakeholders to explore differences between sectors and demographic groups. - Assessment of cascading impacts and broader fiscal, social and societal impacts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7601187-75b2-4e78-927e-30cf84cd6a46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50c0b88-520a-4581-bf3d-a893d8e422bb
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
£415,239 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£415,239 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
27 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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