--- title: "ECCBS010 - Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) Behavioural Research" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6e9a0ac3-8a79-4c1f-9de2-49f886955edb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e9a0ac3-8a79-4c1f-9de2-49f886955edb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e9a0ac3-8a79-4c1f-9de2-49f886955edb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e9a0ac3-8a79-4c1f-9de2-49f886955edb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2022-01-13" --- # ECCBS010 - Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) Behavioural Research Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e9a0ac3-8a79-4c1f-9de2-49f886955edb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e9a0ac3-8a79-4c1f-9de2-49f886955edb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e9a0ac3-8a79-4c1f-9de2-49f886955edb.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract titled "ECCBS010 - Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) Behavioural Research" under the research services category. This procurement process was executed through a selective method via a framework agreement, with the contract period commencing on 4th January 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2022. The contract has been awarded following a thorough review identifying the need for improved participant engagement in energy efficiency measures, particularly targeting businesses in England, with the end date for the associated tender period being 8th December 2021. This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in behavioural research and energy efficiency, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies engaged in providing insights and strategies to enhance compliance with energy efficiency regulations could leverage this contract to showcase their capabilities and aid in achieving the UK's net zero commitments. Furthermore, businesses that can demonstrate innovative approaches to audit quality and participant engagement will be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities in similar contracts. ## Notice **Please note this is an Award Notice not a call for competition** This contract has been awarded via Energy and Climate Change Behavioural Science Framework Agreement. Reference: CR20116. Brief description of requirement A 2020 Post-Implementation Review (PIR) of the scheme2 found that whilst 90% of organisations in the evaluation reported having planned or implemented an energy efficiency measure, participants did not always act upon energy savings opportunities identified through their audits, and many perceived ESOS as purely a compliance activity. The PIR highlighted several areas where ESOS could be strengthened and improved, which resulted in a consultation (July-September 2021) into strengthening the scheme. The specific aims of improving the scheme are: 1. To increase the number of ESOS participants that take action to reduce energy use by raising the quality of their ESOS audit; 2. To increase the carbon and cost savings from ESOS by increasing the number and scope of ESOS recommendations taken up by participants; 3. To ensure that ESOS recommendations are consistent with the UK's net zero commitments. This project is seeking to understand whether behaviourally informed interventions could be used to achieve the desired energy efficiency outcomes, as opposed to regulation to require that participants act on recommendations. This research will provide timely evidence to inform what action is taken from the consultation. This is a joint project with the Better Regulation Executive (BRE), who work closely with teams across Government to encourage the use of non-regulatory measures to achieve policy outcomes. This research seeks to address aims 1 and 2: to improve the quality of energy audits and increase the number and scope of ESOS recommendations taken up by participants. Currently the content and the format of the ESOS report is at the discretion of ESOS lead assessors rather than participants. Despite the importance of audit quality in delivering savings for participating businesses, the ESOS evaluation research and the PIR identified discrepancies in the quality of audits and the presentation of recommendations within ESOS reports. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/448b750e-3b8e-4f87-9d05-88bf9c8bf2df | | 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 | 13 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Jan 2022 | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £49,854 | | 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 | BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 13 Jan 2022 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/448b750e-3b8e-4f87-9d05-88bf9c8bf2df ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/448b750e-3b8e-4f87-9d05-88bf9c8bf2df 13th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/b1453c7a-6bd8-4553-b09f-1fe233e77a85 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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