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title: "BE24194 - Smart Metering Programme Evaluation (IPE)"
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# BE24194 - Smart Metering Programme Evaluation (IPE)

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0654b3dd-b441-4cf6-97bf-9b82539f382d

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) in Swindon, Wiltshire has completed the award stage for the Smart Metering Programme Evaluation (IPE) under the industry category of Evaluation Consultancy Services. This selective procurement process, operated through the Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6126, concluded with an end date for the tender period on 19th November 2025. The contract commenced on 23rd December 2025 and will run until 22nd December 2026, covering locations that include the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The award valued at £879,391.04 was given on 14th January 2025 to Verian Group UK Ltd., a large-scale company based in London.

This awarded contract for the Smart Metering Interim Programme Evaluation presents significant business growth potential for companies specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those with a focus on energy security and programme evaluations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable for participation, indicating an inclusionary procurement approach. Businesses capable of leveraging their expertise in providing research and insights for public sector energy programmes, and those with a strong presence in the identified geographic areas, stand to benefit and gain critical experience from such opportunities.

## Notice

****This is an Award Notice, not a Call for Competition**** Requirement was sourced via Further Competition against Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6126 - Research and Insights to provide The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) Smart Metering Interim Programme Evaluation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf403054-28b7-4251-8aa9-ff012bd29df9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £879,391 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £879,391 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DESNZ |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERIAN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf403054-28b7-4251-8aa9-ff012bd29df9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf403054-28b7-4251-8aa9-ff012bd29df9
  31st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c93b469e-5d8e-4242-b2fb-33fc46ad3e4d
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