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title: "PS22138 - Evaluation of the \"Vehicle to Grid\" and \"Beyond Off Street\"/\"Smart Meter Load Control\" programmes - RAF149/2122"
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# PS22138 - Evaluation of the "Vehicle to Grid" and "Beyond Off Street"/"Smart Meter Load Control" programmes - RAF149/2122

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d1850e4-88e2-4308-a3ba-9e06696607aa

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has awarded a contract for the "Vehicle to Grid" and "Beyond Off Street"/"Smart Meter Load Control" programmes. The procurement was under the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 Research and Insights DPS. The contract is for research and development consultancy services, with an awarded amount of £444,921.86. The procurement method was selective, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from September 5, 2022, to July 10, 2024. The tender period ended on July 5, 2022, and the award date was August 25, 2022. The department is located in Swindon, England, with the main procurement category being services.

This awarded contract provides opportunities for business growth for firms in the research and development consultancy services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable for participation. Businesses interested in innovative energy solutions and market research in the United Kingdom and beyond should consider exploring potential collaborations and partnerships with the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. The contract period allows for long-term engagement and the development of impactful solutions within the industry category of services.

## Notice

*** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 Research and Insights DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0334c9d8-61ae-4134-baeb-99a4bd1ce061 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2022 - 10 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £444,921 |
| 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 | 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 | RSM UK CONSULTING |

## 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

- 21 Jan 2023 at 12:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0334c9d8-61ae-4134-baeb-99a4bd1ce061

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0334c9d8-61ae-4134-baeb-99a4bd1ce061
  21st January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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