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title: "RAF067/2324 - Understanding secondary heating behaviours"
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# RAF067/2324 - Understanding secondary heating behaviours

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b84c013-0345-402f-b3fb-d6cbb2e702b2

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has concluded the procurement process titled "RAF067/2324 - Understanding secondary heating behaviours". This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and related consultancy services (CPV: 73000000). The scope of the project includes research into the behaviours around secondary heating in households without heat pumps and evaluating potential changes upon the installation of heat pumps. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement (PS24030 - Behavioural Science Call-off Framework). The award notice was published on 15th January 2025, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 30th October 2024, and the contract period spanning from 13th November 2024 to 31st March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the field of behavioural science and energy consultancy, particularly those focused on sustainable energy solutions. The awarded contract, valued at £64,549, has been granted to Verian Group UK Limited, a large-scale supplier. This project provides a platform for businesses specialising in research and development services to showcase their expertise and contribute to important sustainability goals within the UK and potentially in other regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally. SMEs with relevant experience in household energy behaviour and consultancy could find similar future opportunities ripe for exploration.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the PS24030 - Behavioural Science Call-off Framework - RAF067/2324 This project aims to understand the factors that drive secondary heating (amongst households without a heat pump) and what might reduce its use, as well as whether the introduction of a heat pump would change households' use of secondary heating. The proposed research will use interviews with a range of UK households to achieve this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dc93da3-29ef-45c0-a567-b500d2f9e773 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,549 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,549 |
| 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 |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2025 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dc93da3-29ef-45c0-a567-b500d2f9e773

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dc93da3-29ef-45c0-a567-b500d2f9e773
  15th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0af147d8-e1cd-4de6-843d-53d253b27c2e
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