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title: "PS26123 - RAF 003/2627 - Green home loan scheme and Solar research"
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# PS26123 - RAF 003/2627 - Green home loan scheme and Solar research

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bded483-83f2-4efc-b55e-64e6b9a5052f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "PS26123 - RAF 003/2627 - Green home loan scheme and Solar research" has been concluded by DESNZ, located in Swindon, England. This process falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000). The tender involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement and was part of a mini competition under the New Behavioural Insights DPS. The award notice was published on 18th May 2026, with the contract period running from 15th May 2026 to 31st August 2026, covering locations in the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaging in services to explore and develop innovative loan schemes and energy-efficient solutions like solar panels and heat pumps. It provides an excellent growth prospect for companies specialising in behavioural research, financial product design, and consumer energy solutions. The awarded amount of GBP 118,012.30 to Verian Group UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, indicates significant investment and potential for businesses with expertise in these areas. Companies, particularly SMEs capable of delivering impactful research and development services, are well-positioned to compete successfully in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the New Behavioural Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement This research will test different low-interest loan offers with homeowners, for home upgrades such as solar panels and heat pumps. It will produce behavioural evidence on how consumers respond to different loan features and designs and their likelihood and potential pace of taking action. It will also explore homeowners' attitudes towards plug-in solar.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2367cbf-de2c-4428-b552-012d26850542 |
| 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 | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,012 |
| 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 1LF |
| 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

- 29 May 2026 at 08:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2367cbf-de2c-4428-b552-012d26850542
- 18 May 2026 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2367cbf-de2c-4428-b552-012d26850542

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2367cbf-de2c-4428-b552-012d26850542
  29th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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