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title: "CR21041 - Heat Networks Zoning Social Research"
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# CR21041 - Heat Networks Zoning Social Research

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-696db192-b03c-4584-91e6-3d5126851133

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "CR21041 - Heat Networks Zoning Social Research," is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited and falls under the research and development consultancy services category. The project aims to gather stakeholder perspectives related to the introduction of Heat Network Zones in England and potentially Wales. It commenced on 30 April 2021 and is scheduled to conclude by 1 October 2021. The tender awarded to the Centre for Sustainable Energy was executed under a selective procurement method using a dynamic purchasing system. The contract value is £122,972, with references to relevant methodologies and public engagement across six cities, including Bristol and Birmingham.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the research and consultancy sector, particularly those experienced in market research and stakeholder engagement, to contribute to the advancement of heat decarbonisation policies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in related future initiatives, as the focus on understanding public attitudes towards heat networks could lead to additional projects aimed at environmental sustainability and energy efficiency in urban settings.

## Notice

**THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION** This award was made under Crown Commercial Services Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System RM6018 This research project will enable BEIS to plug key policy development evidence gaps with the main aims of: * Assessing the attitudes, views and perspectives of stakeholders which may be impacted by the introduction of Heat Network Zones in England (and potentially Wales). * Providing the necessary evidence base to inform policy recommendations to Ministers. It will therefore inform the scoping, design and refinement of an ambitious and important policy in our transition to net-zero. We propose that the research is undertaken with impacted groups (see section 3) across six cities (Bristol, Birmingham, Greater Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle & Nottingham) in which a methodology to designate zones is already being piloted as part of a wider project on heat decarbonisation The sub-aims of the research are to: * Engage with a representative sample of building types and asset owners across the six cities that fall within the identified heat network zones. * Identify key considerations underpinning attitudes towards heat decarbonisation (choice, cost, responsibilities, carbon). * Seek views on being part of a local solution vs. an individual building solution to heat decarbonisation. * Determine attitudes towards being mandated/ compelled/ encouraged to connect to a heat network and on what basis (i.e. what evidence would need to underpin this). * Identify key risks/opportunities identified by sample group.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8a4e9a2-f4b0-4ec1-a8ba-7ca4c835542f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 6 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2021 - 1 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £122,972 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY |

## 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
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 6 May 2021 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8a4e9a2-f4b0-4ec1-a8ba-7ca4c835542f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8a4e9a2-f4b0-4ec1-a8ba-7ca4c835542f
  6th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/18516b27-fa0f-47e3-adb7-0769062fc8f1
  CR21041 Contract Terms Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/3bee3c1f-bf10-4fe2-8834-5a98101a5513
  CR21041 Letter of Appointment Redacted

## Notice URLs

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

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