--- title: "Request for Proposals for the Inclusive Smart Solutions programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8bda2cbd-977e-4e70-9498-cf9d8b04ba1e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8bda2cbd-977e-4e70-9498-cf9d8b04ba1e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8bda2cbd-977e-4e70-9498-cf9d8b04ba1e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8bda2cbd-977e-4e70-9498-cf9d8b04ba1e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CARBON TRUST ADVISORY LIMITED" published: "2023-12-18" --- # Request for Proposals for the Inclusive Smart Solutions programme Buyer: CARBON TRUST ADVISORY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bda2cbd-977e-4e70-9498-cf9d8b04ba1e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8bda2cbd-977e-4e70-9498-cf9d8b04ba1e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8bda2cbd-977e-4e70-9498-cf9d8b04ba1e.json) ## Summary The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP) is funding the Inclusive Smart Solutions programme, led by Energy Systems Catapult in collaboration with the Carbon Trust, Ipsos, and TPX Impact. The programme aims to address challenges faced by Low Income and Vulnerable consumers in transitioning to a smart and flexible energy system. It offers up to £100,000 for collaborative projects and provides business opportunities for inclusive energy solutions. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline on January 10, 2024. The contract period spans from June 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, offering opportunities for businesses in the environmental engineering consultancy and research and development consultancy services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Businesses developing innovative solutions to enable the participation of Low Income and Vulnerable consumers in the energy sector would find this tender beneficial. The programme provides a platform for businesses to engage in consumer testing and development, offering support in consumer insights, market strategy, and business mentoring. Through this initiative, business entities have the chance to contribute to shaping the future energy landscape towards Net Zero, thereby fostering growth and innovation in the energy consultancy services industry within the UK. ## Notice The Inclusive Smart Solutions programme aims to create a better understanding of the opportunities and barriers faced by Low Income and Vulnerable consumers in the transition to a smart and flexible energy system and develop solutions that aim to address these challenges. It will include up to four collaborative projects developing a range of innovative solutions to enable the participation of Low Income and Vulnerable consumers to the greatest extent possible in the future energy system. A budget of up to PS100,000 is available for projects working on innovative solutions supporting Low Income and Vulnerable consumers in the UK to benefit from the future smart, flexible energy system. This programme is designed to foster business opportunities dedicated to developing inclusive energy solutions. It provides the unique chance to develop solutions through iterative consumer testing to reach a solution low-income and vulnerable consumers want and need. Successful applicants will be put through a 12-month programme to help their product or service become market-viable. This could include support with consumer insights, go-to-market strategy, business mentoring and more. A smart energy system is vital for reaching Net Zero. Help shape the energy landscape of tomorrow, where innovation ensures no one is left behind. The Inclusive Smart Solutions programme is funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP) and is led by Energy Systems Catapult with support from the Carbon Trust, Ipsos and TPX Impact. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27b6a351-020f-4077-b42c-4f2b7cb3d3a4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CARBON TRUST ADVISORY LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 9AX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Dec 2023 at 18:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27b6a351-020f-4077-b42c-4f2b7cb3d3a4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27b6a351-020f-4077-b42c-4f2b7cb3d3a4 18th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8eeca1cb-0d20-441d-8070-31f08a912b07 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66ae991d-de56-4dff-9c57-caf426db3ea7 - https://es.catapult.org.uk/project/inclusive-smart-solutions/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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