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title: "Smarter Tariffs -Smarter Comparisons"
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# Smarter Tariffs -Smarter Comparisons

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3901ec86-b443-4f57-8695-c613ff90a1bb

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Smarter Tariffs - Smarter Comparisons" is initiated by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, located in London, England. This project, aimed at delivering research and development services, involves explorative research, user testing, data modelling, and software development to enhance the comparison of domestic smart tariffs. The contract, valued at £400,000, commenced on 6th May 2020 and concludes on 31st March 2021. The procurement method used for this contract was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period having ended on 27th March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those focused on energy efficiency and consumer behaviour analytics. Companies that leverage innovation in technology to facilitate better energy comparisons, especially SMEs, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in this sector could spur growth as organisations increasingly seek solutions for smarter energy consumption in domestic environments.

## Notice

The project will perform exploratory research, user testing, data modelling and software development to identify and test innovative solutions to compare domestic smart tariffs. Delivery will include completion of a Discovery and Alpha stage in line with Government Digital Service Standards. This project is not a full consumer experience and behaviour change pilot, i.e. it will not be tracking consumers who compare and choose a smart tariff over time. However, the project will investigate how consumers approach tariff comparisons and switching, through the testing of a new approach to tariff comparisons and conducting action research with a group of consumers. The Government is committed to the roll-out of smart gas and electricity meters to domestic and smaller non-domestic customers in Great Britain. This project is focused on domestic energy users. Where microbusinesses operate from home (that is, premises use is mixed domestic/non-domestic) and the approach to tariff selection does not differ from domestic customers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78541275-8946-4aa5-9a2a-b6c489fceec3 |
| 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 | 22 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VITAL ENERGI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 May 2020 at 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78541275-8946-4aa5-9a2a-b6c489fceec3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78541275-8946-4aa5-9a2a-b6c489fceec3
  22nd May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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