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title: "Learning from low-cost, low-carbon homes"
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# Learning from low-cost, low-carbon homes

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7cfce6cb-d1db-433a-93c9-11f820997029

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is planning a procurement process titled "Learning from low-cost, low-carbon homes," aimed at researching low-cost, low-carbon housing developments. This initiative falls within the research and development consultancy services industry category, with a contract value of £1,400,000, spanning from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2020. Key insights will be gathered to assess construction challenges, costs, and the energy performance of these homes. The communication regarding this future opportunity will take place on 13th December 2016, with a supplier day scheduled for 13th January 2017 to facilitate stakeholder engagement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the research and consultancy sectors specialising in construction and energy efficiency. Companies with expertise in market and economic research, polling, and statistics will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly advantageous, as it encourages diverse participation and innovation in the study of sustainable building practices.

## Notice

This contract will study the construction of 'Low Cost, Low Carbon' housing developments in order to understand: - The drivers, barriers, attitudes and challenges through the various stages of construction, from specification and design, through construction and supply chain, to hand-over and occupancy. - The costs and cost drivers associated with construction. - The actual energy performance of these homes when occupied and the reasons behind this performance. The evidence will be used to support the case for policy to support low-carbon building construction and an understanding of the art of the possible to inform future emissions reductions plans. Evidence will be collected primarily through social research, site inspections and home energy monitoring. Additional information: Please contact research@uksbs.co.uk to register your interest for details relating to a planned supplier day to be held on 13th January 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47ed90d9-6763-42cf-b27c-432395c0ba88 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement 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 | 12 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Dec 2016 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | SN1 2FF |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## 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

- 12 Dec 2016 at 11:26 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47ed90d9-6763-42cf-b27c-432395c0ba88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47ed90d9-6763-42cf-b27c-432395c0ba88
  12th December 2016 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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