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title: "2021-173 Non-Domestic Consumers Survey"
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# 2021-173 Non-Domestic Consumers Survey

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23f08d19-6a3c-4124-ab59-50a5dc45c89a

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Ofgem for the project titled "2021-173 Non-Domestic Consumers Survey," which falls under the research services category, specifically targeting market research services. The tender has been published as of 26th January 2022 and is currently in the active stage. The contract's value is set at £115,000, with a minimum threshold of £100,000. The tender period concludes on 9th February 2022, and the contract is expected to commence on 28th February 2022 and run until 27th July 2022. The survey will focus on understanding non-domestic energy consumers in London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and market analysis, particularly those with experience in surveying microbusinesses, SMEs, and large corporations. Companies that can provide in-depth qualitative research and demonstrate an understanding of the challenges faced by non-domestic consumers, especially in relation to energy costs, will be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, the open procurement method allows a wide range of suppliers, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to participate in the bidding process.

## Notice

This tender is for undertaking a bespoke survey covering a representative sample of non-domestic consumers (microbusinesses, SMEs and large businesses), complemented with qualitative research to give us in-depth information for case studies. Ofgem wants to improve its understanding of non-domestic energy consumers. As such, the survey should cover questions around the costs and affordability of energy for non-domestic consumers, their needs, priorities, and challenges as we all as how they are experiencing the recent rise in energy costs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eb815b1-aa6a-40c4-948f-3d214c338073 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2022 - 27 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2022 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eb815b1-aa6a-40c4-948f-3d214c338073

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eb815b1-aa6a-40c4-948f-3d214c338073
  26th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN163629
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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