--- title: "PS22172 - Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) Evaluation - RAF008/2223" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6046d5ee-06a2-4d32-986b-ba7266521acf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6046d5ee-06a2-4d32-986b-ba7266521acf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6046d5ee-06a2-4d32-986b-ba7266521acf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6046d5ee-06a2-4d32-986b-ba7266521acf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2022-05-31" --- # PS22172 - Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) Evaluation - RAF008/2223 Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6046d5ee-06a2-4d32-986b-ba7266521acf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6046d5ee-06a2-4d32-986b-ba7266521acf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6046d5ee-06a2-4d32-986b-ba7266521acf.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking to undertake an evaluation of the Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4), with a title of "PS22172 - Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) Evaluation - RAF008/2223". This procurement process falls under the planning stage and is categorised under research and development consultancy services. The primary goal is to assess the delivery and effectiveness of ECO4, which has a budget of approximately £950,000 over a four-year contract running from April 2022 to March 2026. Interested parties should note that the engagement end date for initial consultations is set for 12 June 2022. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in market and economic research, particularly those with experience in energy efficiency and policy evaluation. Companies that focus on consultancy services within the research sector, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), may find themselves well-suited to engage with this opportunity. Participating in the preliminary market consultation will enable these businesses to contribute to shaping the procurement process and potentially secure a long-term contract centred on impactful research that supports government energy efficiency objectives. ## Notice ***Please note this is not a call for competition, this is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for a requirement being run by the Department for Business, Energy and industrial Strategy (BEIS)*** Research Summary The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) wishes to commission an evaluation of the Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4). ECO was launched in January 2013 and requires obligated energy suppliers to deliver energy efficiency and heating measures to homes in Great Britain. These measures aim to provide energy savings to help households keep their homes warmer and more comfortable to live in, reduce their energy bills and reduce their carbon emissions. ECO is one of several policies crucial for meeting the Government's statutory fuel poverty and Net Zero targets. The delivery of ECO has occurred across a number of distinct phases. ECO4 is the next phase of the scheme and will run from April 2022 (subject to affirmative regulations) until March 2026, at an estimated cost of ~PS1bn per year. The overall aim of this evaluation is to the evaluate the delivery of ECO4 and assess how successful the scheme has been in working towards its policy objectives. To achieve this, the project will need to provide evidence on the implementation of ECO4, stakeholder experiences and perceptions, and the impacts of ECO4. Our preliminary budget is PS950,000.00 (excluding VAT) and the contract length is 4 years. Bidders are to review the Market Engagement Notice attachment for further details of this requirement. Additional information: Attendance is restricted to 3 individuals per supplier. We would request that attendance is restricted to key members of your organisation that would have a keen interest in this project and be able to add value to the discussions that will take place. If you believe this will of interest to you and your organisation, please register your interest by providing the following information to professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk marking the email FTO Alexandra Richards and reference our unique reference number PS22172. - Attendee(s) Name - Attendee(s) Email Address - Organisation Name - Confirm whether you are already a member of the Research & Insights DPS - Confirm whether it is your intention to attend in person at the Conference Centre or Virtually By registering and attending you will be engaging in non-competitive dialogue which will enable BEIS to develop and assess the market's appetite, concerns and views on formulation of its requirements. BEIS may consider the information and responses received as part of the preliminary market consultant to help inform the specification and further decision making in relation to the planning and conduct of the proposed procurement, ensuring all valid options are considered. Any information supplied as part of preliminary market consultation. How to Register on CCS Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System If you are a new supplier looking to register against Research & Insights DPS please follow the below instructions. 1. Follow this link https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#research and select 'Access as a Supplier' against Research & Insights 2. Complete the selection questionnaire in full 3. Submit application, once submitted the CCS DPS team will review your application and either request further information or approve your application. If you have any issues with regards to locating your details and/or with the process and require assistance, the platform providers, NQC, will be best placed to assist you and can be contacted via the following details: * Phone: 0161 413 7982 (General service desk) * Email: Support@nqc.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/705abe88-31d2-41dc-86a8-5d80a4cd699e | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | 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 | 31 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Jun 2022 | | 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 | 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 | ## 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 - 31 May 2022 at 20:51 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/705abe88-31d2-41dc-86a8-5d80a4cd699e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/705abe88-31d2-41dc-86a8-5d80a4cd699e 31st May 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a06b060-8ea7-4c0f-8838-6e34ee258df0 PS22172 Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) Evaluation - Market Engagement Notice Information ## Notice URLs - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#research ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6046d5ee-06a2-4d32-986b-ba7266521acf. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6046d5ee-06a2-4d32-986b-ba7266521acf.json.