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PS25063 - Identifying approaches to increasing capacity and improving the diversity of the energy efficiency retrofit supply chain using behavioral science phase 2

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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11 Jun 2025 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by UK Research and Innovation, pertains to the contract titled “PS25063 - Identifying approaches to increasing capacity and improving the diversity of the energy efficiency retrofit supply chain using behavioural science phase 2.” This project falls within the services category, specifically targeting research and development, market research, and business consultancy services. The procurement method was a direct award below threshold, indicating that it occurred without competition. Situated in Swindon, UK Research and Innovation's headquarters is at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, with the contract having commenced on 28 May 2025 and concluding on 8 August 2025. UK Shared Business Services Ltd acted as the procuring entity, and BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS LTD was the awarded supplier on this project.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in behavioural science, consultancy, and research sectors to expand their service offerings and gain valuable insights into the energy efficiency market. Firms that have expertise in business and management consultancy, especially those able to integrate behavioural science into the use of energy efficiency, are well-positioned to benefit from outcomes of this project. The contract, valued at £40,000, provides small and medium enterprises (SMEs) a chance to collaborate with a central government authority, fostering potential partnerships and enhancing industry credibility. Businesses with a strategic focus on energy efficiency and retrofit solutions stand to gain significantly from the insights and feasibility testing implied in the contract's framework.

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Notice Title

PS25063 - Identifying approaches to increasing capacity and improving the diversity of the energy efficiency retrofit supply chain using behavioral science phase 2

Notice Description

*******THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITON******** This procurement is being concluded as a Direct Award below threshold. Brief Description of Requirement This project aims to test the solutions generated through the previous EE retrofit supply chain behavioural analysis with key stakeholders (including representatives of the key labour market groups in focus, people working in the industry, construction businesses, industry experts, training/education providers etc.) to explore their feasibility, their acceptability with the public, their applicability, and their likelihood of success and potential impact and to establish conditions to them being successful.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054683
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031457-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
27 May 2025 - 8 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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

BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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