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title: "Energy Efficiency Retrofit Supply Chain Research"
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# Energy Efficiency Retrofit Supply Chain Research

Buyer: UK SBS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25a46609-0ba6-4425-9220-d45141635817

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has awarded a contract for the project titled "Energy Efficiency Retrofit Supply Chain Research". This research project aims to enhance the understanding of the domestic energy efficiency retrofit supply chain in the UK and identify barriers and enablers to achieve net-zero emissions in homes. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period runs from 27th February 2023 to 30th June 2023, offering opportunities for businesses in research and development services and related consultancy services.

The project presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services and consultancy to contribute to decarbonisation efforts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete in this tender. The key dates for this opportunity include the contract period ending on 30th June 2023, providing a defined timeline for interested businesses to participate in the project. The location for this project is in Swindon, England, with potential delivery addresses covering various regions, creating scope for businesses across different locations to engage in the supply chain research.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement The projects aims to improve BEIS' understanding of: - The characteristics of firms and installers in the current domestic energy efficiency retrofit supply chain, including their business models and staffing approaches. - The barriers and enablers to building the supply chain capacity and capability needed to decarbonise the majority of the UK's 30 million homes to reach net zero. The project is expected to consist of two workstreams: 1. Primary and/or secondary data collection and analysis: Creating a database to inform BEIS' understanding of the supply chain in terms of businesses, business models, jobs, skilled roles, and accreditation. 2. Qualitative research: Semi-structured interviews and focus groups with relevant businesses, workforce members, skills providers, and stakeholder groups to understand current and future businesses and the workforce. We welcome suggestions from bidders as to the utilisation of focus groups and interviews in proportion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1725c14e-9e8e-4bf1-a184-309daf5581a2 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £247,877 |
| 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 | UK SBS |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| 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 | EUNOMIA RESEARCH & CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2023 at 16:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1725c14e-9e8e-4bf1-a184-309daf5581a2
- 9 Mar 2023 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1725c14e-9e8e-4bf1-a184-309daf5581a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1725c14e-9e8e-4bf1-a184-309daf5581a2
  10th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57fff205-9250-439a-9052-b886ca406d37
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d44bcc4-5eea-4f5e-b2f6-9a6b46990c15
  n/a

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