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title: "PS25242 - Services to support the development and understanding of community and local energy business models"
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# PS25242 - Services to support the development and understanding of community and local energy business models

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a7f3e31-9b60-4d63-944f-70e5ec4e446d

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) has completed the contract award process for services designed to support the development and understanding of community and local energy business models. The procurement, conducted under the CCS Demand Management and Renewables DPS, was awarded using a selective procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system call-off. The awarded contract, valued at £245,000, begins on 4th November 2025 and extends until 31st March 2026. Key locations impacted include the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This award notice was published on 6th November 2025, following the tender period's conclusion on 8th October 2025.

This contract presents an exciting opportunity for businesses in the research, development, and consultancy services sector, with a particular focus on energy models. The selection of Guidehouse Europe Limited as the supplier underscores the potential for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to engage in bespoke energy solutions and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in developing sustainable and innovative energy models would be particularly well-suited to leverage such opportunities for business growth and to enhance their portfolio in the energy services industry.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Department For Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) had a requirement for services to support the development and understanding of community and local energy business models. This was procured under the CCS Demand Management and Renewables DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e304111-4438-4c35-9250-fd8b9bcaba58 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £245,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £245,000 |
| 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 | 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 | GUIDEHOUSE EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2025 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e304111-4438-4c35-9250-fd8b9bcaba58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e304111-4438-4c35-9250-fd8b9bcaba58
  6th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15994ea2-f143-44cc-86ce-8e3c709aef77
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