--- title: "CR21041 - Heat Network Zoning Research Event" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3716f1e8-30d8-4f0d-9007-dda6e2af8e6e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3716f1e8-30d8-4f0d-9007-dda6e2af8e6e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3716f1e8-30d8-4f0d-9007-dda6e2af8e6e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3716f1e8-30d8-4f0d-9007-dda6e2af8e6e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-03-01" --- # CR21041 - Heat Network Zoning Research Event Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3716f1e8-30d8-4f0d-9007-dda6e2af8e6e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3716f1e8-30d8-4f0d-9007-dda6e2af8e6e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3716f1e8-30d8-4f0d-9007-dda6e2af8e6e.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is in the planning stage of a tender titled "CR21041 - Heat Network Zoning Research Event," aimed at conducting research for the implementation of the Heat Networks Zoning policy. The supplier engagement event is scheduled for 8th March, running from 11:00 to 12:30, with an engagement end date of 5th March 2021. This initiative falls under the "Research and development consultancy services" industry category and is located in London, United Kingdom. Interested suppliers must register for the CCS Research Marketplace by 16th March to receive an invitation to quote. This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in climate change, housing, energy efficiency, and research methodologies to engage in significant governmental research projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The two-phase research approach will involve deliberative workshops and surveys aimed at understanding the potential impact of zoning policies, making it a valuable opportunity for entities capable of delivering comprehensive research and community engagement. ## Notice This notice seeks to inform interested suppliers that the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is planning to launch a tender for research to inform development and implementation of the Heat Networks Zoning policy. The Department plans to hold a supplier engagement event before launching the invite to tender on Monday 8th March from 11:00-12:30 for this upcoming research opportunity. The purpose of this event will be to: * Provide suppliers with an overview of the research context and provide details on the proposed methodologies, timescales, and deliverables. * Give suppliers the opportunity to ask questions about the project and provide feedback on the research scope, including its deliverability within the desired timeframe. * Direct suppliers to guidance on registering for the CCS Research Marketplace (the framework through which this research will be commissioned) and define the filters that will be used to identify potential suppliers. The supplier engagement event will be held via Microsoft Teams. If you would like to attend, please email Research@uksbs.co.uk with the subject line "CR21041- Heat Network Zoning Research Event", by 16:00 Friday 5th March 2021 to receive an invite. This research project may attract, but is not limited to, those with experience in climate change, housing, non-domestic properties, heating and energy efficiency. Those interested in conducting deliberative and survey research projects will also be interested in this opportunity. Additional information: We propose that this research project is carried out in two phases. This would include: Phase 1: Deliberative workshops with eligible buildings in-scope of the zoning policy (high-heat load non-domestic properties, non-domestic public sector properties, social housing providers and housing developers undertaking projects in the zone), social housing residents and local authorities responsible for the zones. These should be facilitated by an expert with an understanding of heat networks, including what they are and how they are developed. Phase 2 (following phase 1): Survey of eligible buildings in-scope of the zoning policy, social housing residents and buildings which could be in-scope of the policy in future. This is the preferred method for this research and will be outlined in greater depth at the supplier engagement event. We acknowledge that there may be other ways suppliers could meet the overall aims of this research project, and we encourage suppliers to raise suggestions for how the research objectives can be met. Procurement: This contract will be procured via the CCS Research Marketplace. In order to receive an invitation to quote for this contract suppliers must be registered on the CCS Research Marketplace before 16th March. More information on the research marketplace will be given at this event, however interested suppliers are encouraged to register early in order to ensure their registration is in place by this date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/152cb4ad-3f39-450b-970d-29684812dec6 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Mar 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | 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 | 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 - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 1 Mar 2021 at 16:54 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/152cb4ad-3f39-450b-970d-29684812dec6 - 26 Feb 2021 at 14:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/152cb4ad-3f39-450b-970d-29684812dec6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/152cb4ad-3f39-450b-970d-29684812dec6 1st March 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8dfbd798-c79a-44d2-8cf4-86555b75faeb CR21041 - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#research Crown Commercial Services Research Marketplace DPS ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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