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title: "PS23325 - Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) Process and Interim Impact Evaluation"
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# PS23325 - Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) Process and Interim Impact Evaluation

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1eddf96a-5313-43a2-bf29-7272e9db2fac

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## Summary

This procurement process, titled "PS23325 - Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) Process and Interim Impact Evaluation," was managed by the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) and concluded through a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The awarded contract, valued at £350,000, is for research and development services under the classification CPV 73000000. The project involves evaluating the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund's impact and process in the UK and nearby regions, with the contract set from 1st April 2024 to 1st May 2026. Key deadlines included the tender submission ending on 17th November 2023, and the award was published on 9th January 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly SMEs. Companies like Technopolis Limited, which specialise in conducting evaluations and providing insights into energy transformation and decarbonisation, would find this contract beneficial for growth. Participating in such prestigious projects enhances reputational capital and opens up possibilities for future government contracts within the energy sector. This project is particularly suited to enterprises capable of offering comprehensive evaluation frameworks and scoping methodologies for large-scale governmental initiatives.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6126 Research & Insights CCS DPS. Brief Description of Requirement The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) is a grant-funding competition which subsidises energy efficiency and deep decarbonisation studies and deployment projects in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This invitation to tender covers process evaluation and impact scoping workstreams. Background to the Evaluation and Work Needed The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) seeks to procure an evaluation team to: - Workstream A: Conduct a final process evaluation of the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund, covering key elements of Phase 2 of the scheme. This report is to deliver synergies with the planned impact evaluation (see below). - Workstream B.1: Building on the M&E Plan, Benefits Realisation and ToC scoping already conducted by in-house analysts and previous contractors, scope and finalise the methodology/evaluation framework and delivery plan for the subsequent interim and final IETF impact evaluations, including the delivery of any operational tools or research materials to be used. - Workstream B.2: Conduct an interim impact evaluation of the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund, enacting the scoped delivery plan (above) to provide an overview of the scheme's impact and effectiveness to date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6b0ece2-c122-46c1-9437-21d9e149c0de |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | BEIS |
| 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 | TECHNOPOLIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 10:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6b0ece2-c122-46c1-9437-21d9e149c0de
- 12 Jan 2024 at 15:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6b0ece2-c122-46c1-9437-21d9e149c0de
- 9 Jan 2024 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6b0ece2-c122-46c1-9437-21d9e149c0de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6b0ece2-c122-46c1-9437-21d9e149c0de
  20th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af80685a-05ea-4eff-9e72-292118505020
  n/a

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