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title: "PS21099 - Heating and Cooling Installer Study"
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# PS21099 - Heating and Cooling Installer Study

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4539faaf-693d-4016-8294-45eee316366e

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "PS21099 - Heating and Cooling Installer Study", was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on research and development services within the heating and cooling industry. This procurement was completed following a mini competition under the CCS DPS Agreement, with a total contract value of £276,945.87. The tender period concluded on 6th August 2021, and the contract commenced on 13th September 2021, evidencing the authority's timely response to industry needs. The contract is set to run until 25th March 2022 and is marked as an active award.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in market research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in the heating and cooling sectors. Companies that can offer insights into installer attitudes, training capabilities, and industry standards will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable, given the emphasis on tailored research that aligns with industry capabilities and future policy requirements.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS DPS Agreement (RM6018). Brief Description of Requirement This research aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of the characteristics, activities and attitudes of the existing heating and cooling installer workforce. It will also identify distinct archetypes within this workforce. This information will be used to understand the appetite of installers to develop the capability to install heat pumps in future. This includes their attitudes to training and any challenges this could pose for their existing business model. The research will also consider installer attitudes towards standards and accreditation schemes. The archetypes identified by this work will be used to ensure that any future policy interventions and communications can be targeted effectively to maximise impact.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13946fd5-8449-4711-9caa-e677f65f5355 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2021 - 25 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £276,945 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £276,945 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | I.F.F RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2021 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13946fd5-8449-4711-9caa-e677f65f5355

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13946fd5-8449-4711-9caa-e677f65f5355
  14th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61369558-ddf2-41b5-b720-c9e4365ece8c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7cfec6be-6066-4f2d-b72e-3b3d63db165a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b56162c3-b5e6-425b-ab4b-146109f9ca60
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56a9aac1-eeb6-4348-b081-ca27e2dfefa9
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b4122d9-451e-4aba-8f35-f1619c5d3cef

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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