--- title: "PS22234 BUS (Boiler Upgrade Scheme) Evaluation Report" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4083ab60-8bf2-42fe-bb85-c5331a1ab311" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4083ab60-8bf2-42fe-bb85-c5331a1ab311" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4083ab60-8bf2-42fe-bb85-c5331a1ab311.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4083ab60-8bf2-42fe-bb85-c5331a1ab311.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DESNZ" published: "2025-11-18" --- # PS22234 BUS (Boiler Upgrade Scheme) Evaluation Report Buyer: DESNZ Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4083ab60-8bf2-42fe-bb85-c5331a1ab311 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4083ab60-8bf2-42fe-bb85-c5331a1ab311) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4083ab60-8bf2-42fe-bb85-c5331a1ab311.json) ## Summary The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (DESNZ) has awarded a contract to ICF Consulting Services Ltd for the evaluation of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), part of efforts to decarbonise heating in buildings as part of the UK's commitment to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Classified under research and development services, the contract aims to evaluate various aspects of the BUS, including process, impact, outcome, and economic elements. This selective procurement process was conducted via a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insights DPS RM6126 framework agreement. The contract, valued at £844,093.75, started on 21 March 2023 and will run until 31 March 2026, covering locations in the UK, Europe, and beyond. This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as it involves evaluating impacts and barriers related to low carbon heating systems. Companies with expertise in low carbon technologies, policy evaluation, and economic analysis are well-suited to participate in similar procurements. Additionally, engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's reputation in the growing field of sustainable development and position them as key players in government efforts to address climate change challenges. ## Notice ******** Modification of the Contract ******** Variation 001 - Amendment to internal timeline. Original contract dates remain unchanged. Variation 002, 003 - phases 1-4 breakdown costs amended, no change to total contract value Variation 004 - Amendment to internal timeline. Original contract dates remain unchanged. Variation 005 - Additional second wave added to scope ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insights DPS RM6126 Background to the programme As part of global efforts to tackle climate change, the Government has committed to reducing the UK's carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. In order to reach this ambitious target, virtually all heating in buildings will need to be decarbonised. This is because one third of the UK's carbon emissions are generated by fossil fuels being burnt to heat homes and businesses. There are various low carbon heating systems available which can replace fossil fuel heating in buildings, including but not limited to heat pumps and biomass boilers. The requirements for the delivery of an evaluation of the BUS scheme, encompassing process, impact, outcome and economic elements. The evaluation will complement BEIS's internal ongoing monitoring of the scheme. The BUS evaluation aims are to: 1. Examine the extent to which the BUS met its objectives. 2. Provide evidence of the impacts achieved by the scheme to support both benefits reporting and design of future policies. 3. Provide evidence to understand the barriers and opportunities experienced during delivery to support policy improvements and the design of future policies. 4. Support an assessment of the value-for-money of the BUS policy. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4bf4271-819a-45a6-b4a7-611a4a2012db | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Mar 2023 | | Contract period | 21 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £844,093 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £844,093 | | 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 | DESNZ | | 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 | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2025 at 16:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4bf4271-819a-45a6-b4a7-611a4a2012db - 6 Apr 2023 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4bf4271-819a-45a6-b4a7-611a4a2012db ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4bf4271-819a-45a6-b4a7-611a4a2012db 18th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e2f166c-6714-4929-8a1e-f834cac0785a n/a ## 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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