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title: "ECO4 Technical Advice on Scoring Methodology"
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# ECO4 Technical Advice on Scoring Methodology

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c7c7071-d23c-465f-866d-bd7bfdb0871c

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## Summary

The public procurement contract, titled "ECO4 Technical Advice on Scoring Methodology," was managed by the buying organisation Ofgem, located in London, England. This contract falls under the research services category and was specifically designed to support statutory duties related to the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme's scoring methodology. The procurement process followed an open procedure, allowing for broad participation. With the award stage now complete, the contract was awarded to Building Research Establishment Ltd, based in Watford, with a contract period from 9th June 2025 to 8th June 2026. Although the tender period ended on 1st January 2025, the contract award was published on 16th July 2025. The total contract value is £70,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing expert technical advice on statutory and regulatory compliance, particularly those experienced in the energy sector. Given the open procedure procurement method, there was a broad opportunity for participation, particularly favouring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses with a strong background in research and specialised energy consultancy services would find this contract beneficial for their growth. The involvement with Ofgem, a prominent authority in the energy sector, further offers an excellent opportunity for visibility and influence in future similar tenders.

## Notice

An expert technical advice to support the delivery of statutory duties under the ECO scheme concerning the provision of the scheme's scoring methodology.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36e62432-27a7-4029-9d76-f82872e9a3a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | OFGEM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2025 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36e62432-27a7-4029-9d76-f82872e9a3a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36e62432-27a7-4029-9d76-f82872e9a3a0
  16th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL170024
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofgem.gov.uk

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