--- title: "Expression of Interest: Designing an auction to install energy efficiency measures in small and medium sized (SMEs) businesses" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5d304dc7-1b02-485f-aee0-8d2a2c3cb43c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5d304dc7-1b02-485f-aee0-8d2a2c3cb43c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5d304dc7-1b02-485f-aee0-8d2a2c3cb43c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5d304dc7-1b02-485f-aee0-8d2a2c3cb43c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY" published: "2020-06-26" --- # Expression of Interest: Designing an auction to install energy efficiency measures in small and medium sized (SMEs) businesses Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d304dc7-1b02-485f-aee0-8d2a2c3cb43c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5d304dc7-1b02-485f-aee0-8d2a2c3cb43c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5d304dc7-1b02-485f-aee0-8d2a2c3cb43c.json) ## Summary The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is currently planning a procurement process titled "Expression of Interest: Designing an auction to install energy efficiency measures in small and medium-sized (SMEs) businesses." This initiative falls under the energy and related services sector, with a focus on improving energy efficiency for SMEs across the United Kingdom. The engagement phase is set to conclude on 29 June 2020, during which suppliers are invited to express their interest. BEIS aims to consider submissions that indicate the suppliers' capacity to participate now or following the Covid-19 crisis. The anticipated contract duration is five months, with a maximum budget of £100,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy, market research, and auction services, particularly those with experience in energy efficiency projects. Companies leveraging data and analysis to design auction processes for SMEs may find this tender especially relevant. Involvement in this project could enhance their profiles in the energy efficiency sector, allowing them to contribute to a transformative scheme that supports SMEs in adopting energy-efficient measures and strategies. ## Notice In March 2019, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) published a Call for Evidence (CfE) (link in attachments) on introducing a new scheme to improve the energy efficiency of buildings occupied by Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs). The CfE posed broad questions around three illustrative delivery options: 1. business energy efficiency obligation 2. energy efficiency auction 3. expanding access to finance options to SMEs While BEIS has extensive experience of running an energy efficiency obligation scheme through the domestic Energy Company Obligation (ECO), we have less experience on energy efficiency auctions. Therefore, in order to further inform the decision-making process on the delivery options, we are inviting expressions of interest from suppliers to carry out research on the design of an auction to install energy efficiency measures in SMEs. We would expect the research to provide advice on: * the most effective auction process for UK SMEs, * How to encourage and maximise participation in an auction * Best funding model * How to ensure cost-effectiveness * Monitoring and evaluation of an auction We envisage the research to comprise of two distinct phases, involving engagement with key stakeholders including SMEs: * Phase 1 - auction option design and evidence-gathering from various sources, in order to model a number of potential auctions. * Phase 2 - concept testing research with key market players to test the feasibility of the model options designed in Phase 1. At this stage, BEIS is looking for expressions of interest to inform the timing of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for this research. We are interested in finding out whether potential bidders are in a position to bid now or whether we should delay this procurement. We would be interested in receiving EoIs that state whether you intend to bid now or are unable to but would be interested once the Covid-19 situation is over. We anticipate the contract will last for 5 months, but would be interested to hear from bidders who could deliver to a shorter timescale. The value of the contract will be up to PS100,000. Please submit expressions of interest to Tracy Halsey at smeenergyefficiency@beis.gov.uk by 2 June 2020 and include the following details in your email; Full name Company/Organisation name Contact details Whether you can participate now If you unable to participate due to the disruption caused by Covid-19 but would be interested in doing so, once the crisis is over. If you can deliver to a shorter timescale than 5 months Please note this procurement will be carried out via the CCS Research Marketplace DPS, should a decision be made to go ahead on the basis of responses to the EoI. Any potential bidders not already on the marketplace will need to register on the Research Marketplace DPS using our chosen keywords (see attachments), and allow up to 15 working days for this process once you have submitted your application. Additional information: Energy efficiency scheme for small and medium sized businesses: Call for Evidence https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/energy-efficiency-scheme-for-small-and-medium-sized-businesses-call-for-evidence Full details of this requirement will only be shared with relevant Research Marketplace suppliers when the competition launches. To be eligible to bid into this project you will need to be a registered supplier on Research Marketplace, under the following filters: Analysis Desk Research Forecasting Policy Appraisal Scenario Building Qualitative (Face-to-Face) Concept Testing Depth Interviews Focus Groups Qualitative (Online) Depth Interviews Focus Groups Qualitative (Services) Telephone Depth Interviews Qualitative General After submitting your application, Crown Commercial Service will assess your application and register you as a supplier. This may take up to 15 working days, and you must be registered as a supplier under the correct filters before the ITT is published in order to be eligible. Information on the DPS and how to register can be found at the following links: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6018 https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#research ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf167be4-3e5e-47b4-a52b-d58827e28427 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Jun 2020 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79310000 - Market research services - 79342400 - Auction services ## Release History - 26 Jun 2020 at 10:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf167be4-3e5e-47b4-a52b-d58827e28427 - 27 May 2020 at 14:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf167be4-3e5e-47b4-a52b-d58827e28427 - 18 May 2020 at 15:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf167be4-3e5e-47b4-a52b-d58827e28427 - 18 May 2020 at 15:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf167be4-3e5e-47b4-a52b-d58827e28427 - 18 May 2020 at 15:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf167be4-3e5e-47b4-a52b-d58827e28427 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf167be4-3e5e-47b4-a52b-d58827e28427 26th June 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d0b1eb0-f187-4fc8-88b5-faaaeff49abb ## Notice URLs - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#research - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6018 - https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/energy-efficiency-scheme-for-small-and-medium-sized-businesses-call-for-evidence - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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