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title: "PS25233 - Understanding the factors that will ensure a smooth heat pump transition for households at risk of fuel poverty"
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# PS25233 - Understanding the factors that will ensure a smooth heat pump transition for households at risk of fuel poverty

Buyer: UK SBS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a23c54a3-dd50-4b3b-a400-bdd89c8f697d

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by UK SBS, focuses on research and development services under the title "Understanding the factors that will ensure a smooth heat pump transition for households at risk of fuel poverty." This procurement, classified under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000), primarily serves the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. Marked as an award stage, the contract started on 11th November 2025 and will end on 31st March 2026. The mini competition was executed under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS, following a selective procurement method aimed at better understanding the prerequisites for fuel-poor households during the heat pump transition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in valuable research contributing to policy and operational development. With a selective procurement approach and a focus on innovation and expertise in research and consultancy services, businesses skilled in conducting primary and secondary research are particularly well-suited to contribute to this initiative. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 119,508, highlights potential for growth and development in the energy transition sector, providing opportunities for organisations that can offer specialised insights and support to households vulnerable to fuel poverty.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement The Committee seek to build on the current evidence available and combine this with in-depth primary and secondary research to help build a nuanced picture of the structural, operational and behavioural pre-requisite conditions and support that will specifically be required by fuel poor households pre and post heat pump installation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf8b0cde-fbe3-440f-a9db-5f584d0eff1f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,508 |
| 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 SBS |
| 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 | CARBON TRUST ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf8b0cde-fbe3-440f-a9db-5f584d0eff1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf8b0cde-fbe3-440f-a9db-5f584d0eff1f
  11th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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