--- title: "Expert methodological input to support DECC's assessment supplier-led trials of Smart Meter" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-202c3607-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-202c3607-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-202c3607-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-202c3607-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Expert methodological input to support DECC's assessment supplier-led trials of Smart Meter Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-202c3607-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-202c3607-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-202c3607-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) seeking expertise through a tender titled "Expert methodological input to support DECC’s assessment supplier-led trials of Smart Meter." This opportunity falls within the services category, specifically under the broader industry of energy, and is located in London, United Kingdom. Currently at the Tender stage, the deadline for submissions is 12:00 on 13th January 2016, with a contract start date set for 21st January 2016 and completion required by 20th January 2017. The total value of the contract is approximately £60,350, with a minimum value of £17,850, and the procurement method has been classified as 'Other.' This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy efficiency research, trial methodologies, and data analysis. Companies with experience in developing research designs to evaluate the impact of energy consumption would be particularly well-suited for this contract. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) that can demonstrate expertise in evidence generation from energy-related trials could greatly benefit from participating in this procurement process, as the contract requires delivering high-quality guidance and assessments that align with DECC's regulatory objectives. ## Notice DECC requires trials expertise to support assessment of supplier led trials of alternatives to In-Home-Displays provided alongside Smart Meter installations. The contract includes the delivery of trials guidance and call-off expert review of trial proposals. DECC recently consulted on regulatory changes to allow suppliers to carry out controlled trials of alternatives to the In-Home Display (IHD). The trials will assess whether these alternative feedback devices and methods can deliver equivalent or greater benefits to IHDs. Specifically, the anticipated reduction in domestic energy consumption realised by feedback enabled behaviour change as well as broader impacts on consumers (e.g. engagement with energy information). Evidence collected will be required to be provided to DECC and will inform future policy development and decisions in this area. The successful contractor will support this process by: * Delivering detailed application guidance (and application materials) setting out DECC's requirements and recommended best practice approaches for energy suppliers wishing to undertake trials * Supporting suppliers in adopting the guidance * Delivering a framework and criteria for DECC's assessment of supplier proposals * Supporting DECC's assessment of supplier proposals, by providing expert review to ensure trials will provide high quality, robust and useful evidence Overall, DECC's intention is for trials to generate a range of evidence (including from large scale quantitative trials, and smaller scale qualitative research) on different approaches, with different types of consumers, which answers the general question "what works, for whom, in what context? Bidders should be able to demonstrate that their team has: * Applied experience in the range of trial methodologies outlined above * Experience of developing research questions and designs to assess mechanisms for the delivery of outcomes (in addition to measuring outcomes themselves) * Experience of working on research projects that included analysis of energy consumption impacts is highly desirable but not essential * Experience of working with third parties, or industry to deliver or advise on research proposals Additional information: How to Apply If you wish to take part in this procurement please see the attached Tender documents attached to this Notice and send your completed Proposal to Andrew Charlesworth at address stipulated in the "Who to Contact" section. Any late submissions will not be considered. DECC reserves the right to halt the procurement process and to not award a contract. DECC will not be held liable for recovery of costs from unsuccessful bids if a contract is not awarded. All costs will be borne by the bidding organisations. If a contract is created it will be upon DECC Standard Terms and Conditions, which are available on Contracts Finder with this notice. Completed tender submission must be returned by post to DECC, address given at the top of this advertisement, by 12:00 13th January 2016. We require 3 hard copies (one of which must be signed). Electronic versions of your bids are to be sent AFTER the deadline to Andrew Charlesworth (Andrew.Charlesworth@decc.gsi.gov.uk). If successful and upon contract signature, the supplier is expected to attend a kick-off meeting taking place on 25th January 2016. Project completion is required by 20th January 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/324893d5-01b9-48de-b02a-e8932d6d3eab | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Jan 2016 - 20 Jan 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,350 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2AW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/324893d5-01b9-48de-b02a-e8932d6d3eab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/324893d5-01b9-48de-b02a-e8932d6d3eab 18th December 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3083cc23-a957-4ed1-9ef0-64e480b6721f Questions and answers - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d62e3fc-cea7-4c25-9638-b43f7cbe2154 Smart meter trails specifcation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5ea72c2-34c3-45ee-929b-0bfbb8476a77 terms and conditions ## Notice URLs - http://www.decc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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