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title: "Research on energy audits and reporting, including the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)"
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# Research on energy audits and reporting, including the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b877b05-dcc5-486f-870c-ca8e2028b0a4

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## Summary

The Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is conducting an open tender for the research project titled "Research on energy audits and reporting, including the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)." This procurement falls under the services category and aims to evaluate the effectiveness of energy audits and reporting in promoting energy efficiency. The tender period is set to close on 2nd October 2017, with the contract expected to begin on 30th October 2017 and run until 31st March 2019, encompassing two phases of research.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in impactful research services. Businesses with expertise in energy audits, efficiency evaluations, and reporting methodologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Participating in this project could not only enhance a company's portfolio but also contribute to national efforts in advancing energy sustainability and compliance with the ESOS requirements.

## Notice

BEIS requires an evidence review & additional research on the effectiveness of energy audits & reporting in driving energy efficiency savings in organisations. This will include a further evaluation to develop the understanding of the impact of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), following on from the previous process evaluation (2015-2017).The research is expected to be conducted in 2 phases, starting Oct 2017 & ending in March 2019: -Phase 1 (Oct 2017-May 2018) - Evidence & policy review of energy audits & reporting, including ESOS. -Phase 2 (May 2018-March 2019) - In-depth assessment of the impact & benefits of energy audits & reporting, building on earlier process evaluation of ESOS audits & reporting. Contract review points & break clauses are included at the end of Phase 1 & at the end of the Phase 2 scoping stage; with possible 6 month extension. For background information, the full specification & further information on this project please see the ITT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11442e46-1d65-4f27-8ee8-394c57ac3bfb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2017 at 11:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11442e46-1d65-4f27-8ee8-394c57ac3bfb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11442e46-1d65-4f27-8ee8-394c57ac3bfb
  24th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./XH7PZ98S94
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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