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title: "BE24186 - Exploring Options for Improving Energy Bill Equity for Fuel Poor Households"
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# BE24186 - Exploring Options for Improving Energy Bill Equity for Fuel Poor Households

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-239606a8-47fa-4cfc-b368-3df3cc07d131

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has awarded a contract to London Economics Limited for the research consultancy project titled "Exploring Options for Improving Energy Bill Equity for Fuel Poor Households." This project falls under the CPV category 73210000 - Research consultancy services. The contract, valued at £111,637.50, was sourced via the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6126 and is set to be delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom and other regions. The procurement, executed through a framework agreement, commenced on 11 November 2024 and will conclude on 31 March 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in research consultancy services. By participating in such government projects, businesses can leverage their expertise to deliver impactful research that informs public policy and contributes to social equity. The selective procurement method ensures that capable enterprises with a proven track record in similar frameworks can effectively compete and potentially secure lucrative government contracts.

## Notice

***This is an Award Notice, not a call for competition*** Requirement was sourced via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6126 - Research and Insights DPS for the provision of Exploring Options for Improving Energy Bill Equity for Fuel Poor Households to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbcdf2f1-65ad-4602-b9da-17cf3811ccdf |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £111,637 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £111,637 |
| 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 | LONDON ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2024 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbcdf2f1-65ad-4602-b9da-17cf3811ccdf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbcdf2f1-65ad-4602-b9da-17cf3811ccdf
  25th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24a26349-58d5-46a1-b88a-343459c9505f
  n/a

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