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PS25146 - Evaluation of the Warm Homes Local Grant (WHLG)

DESNZ

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24 Oct 2025 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), based in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for the evaluation of the Warm Homes Local Grant, focusing on the decarbonisation sector. This award involves delivering a process and impact evaluation via the RM6126 Research and Insights DPS, identified under the Environment and Infrastructure category with a CPV classification of "Research services." The procurement followed a selective method, leveraging a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract with RSM UK Consulting LLP commenced on 24th October 2025 and will continue until 30th March 2029, with a total contract value of £705,711. The process reached the award stage on 22nd October 2025, highlighting DESNZ's commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 through various initiatives, including domestic retrofit schemes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those with capabilities in environmental and infrastructure sectors aimed at decarbonisation and emissions reduction. The awarded contract to RSM UK Consulting LLP exemplifies the potential for SMEs, as DESNZ indicated suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses specialising in mixed method research methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative, would find this type of procurement advantageous for growth, allowing them to contribute to impactful government initiatives aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing fuel poverty across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

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Notice Title

PS25146 - Evaluation of the Warm Homes Local Grant (WHLG)

Notice Description

***Please note that this is an award notice and not a call for competition*** This procurement was awarded following a competitive procurement exercise via the RM6126 Research and Insights DPS under the following filters: Subject Area > Environment and Infrastructure - Decarbonisation, emissions and Net Zero Research Methods > Data Collection (general) - Mixed method (qualitive and quantitative) The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) ) are responsible for the Government's commitment to reach Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and aims to help cut people's bills, decarbonise the buildings sector, and cut fuel poverty. DESNZ have appointed a supplier to deliver a process and impact evaluation of the Warm Homes Local Grant (WH:LG). The Local Grant is an LA-led domestic retrofit scheme which replaces the Local Authority Delivery and Home Upgrade Grants.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e207b5b5-e9c8-4caf-b784-d87e184751c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2201e239-ea3e-4fd7-8958-ea682d696d73
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
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

73110000 - Research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£705,711 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£705,711 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 30 Mar 2029 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
DESNZ
Contact Name
Corporate Services & Projects
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793867005

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

RSM UK CONSULTING

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