--- title: "Smarter Tariffs - Smarter Comparisons" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a59e5c72-216c-444f-89e0-6f04c9288515" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a59e5c72-216c-444f-89e0-6f04c9288515" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a59e5c72-216c-444f-89e0-6f04c9288515.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a59e5c72-216c-444f-89e0-6f04c9288515.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY" published: "2019-12-20" --- # Smarter Tariffs - Smarter Comparisons Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a59e5c72-216c-444f-89e0-6f04c9288515 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a59e5c72-216c-444f-89e0-6f04c9288515) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a59e5c72-216c-444f-89e0-6f04c9288515.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Smarter Tariffs - Smarter Comparisons" is initiated by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), located in London, England. Currently in the planning stage, this tender focuses on the energy sector and aims to drive innovations in tariff comparisons and consumer engagement related to smart energy systems. A key milestone is the engagement end date set for 12 March 2020. Interested suppliers may find relevant information in the early engagement notice published on 20 December 2019, outlining the procurement method through the HELGA framework. This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in consumer research, software development, and energy consultancy services. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for smart tariff comparisons, as well as those with expertise in market engagement strategies, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, this project encourages collaboration between organisations, making it ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their footprint in the energy sector. ## Notice Smarter Tariffs - Smarter Comparisons will play an important role in enabling a world-leading smart energy system that competitively delivers secure, cheap and clean energy by supporting smart tariffs which can unlock greater system flexibility and benefits to consumers and the system, across generation, distribution and supply. Aligning with governmental priorities around smart data, clean growth, electric vehicles, smart systems and flexibility, smart meters and half-hourly settlement the project aims to deliver an innovative approach to domestic tariff comparisons. We are seeking to procure consumer research, market engagement and technical development to demonstrate how new smart meter-enabled tariffs (e.g. dynamic time-of-use, export, and electric vehicle tariffs) can be compared and how price comparison websites and auto switching services can make use of this new approach to improve consumer engagement and experience, driving greater adoption of these new types of tariffs and the realisation of PSbillions in consumer, system and carbon benefits. Outputs of the project will include: * consumer and market research on smart tariffs and current approaches to tariff comparisons; * a framework for smart tariff comparisons; * new consumer engagement approaches, across different segments, for smart tariff comparisons; * a data model for smart tariff comparisons; * a web/app-based software prototype; * publicly available reports setting out findings. Additional information: To provide prospective suppliers with the opportunity to gain more detail on the project and identify potential partners BEIS are holding a Supplier Information Session at 1 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0ET on 24 January between 13:30 - 16:00. Interested organisations in applying for this contract please contact either Eve Tatham or Aimee Betts-Charalambous, see above info. The Supplier Information Session will provide attendees with a more details about the project including aims and objectives of the competition and research programme; activities and timelines; application process. The main objectives of the event are to allow participants to ask questions on the project and procurement/ tender process; to allow participants to input into the project aims, approach and structure; to provide the opportunity to network and identify project partners. We expect the project to be delivered by a consortium and the session will be an opportunity for interested parties to meet each other and consider potential partnerships that meet project requirements. This procurement will be undertaken through the HELGA framework and so any supplier interested in this opportunity must ensure they're registered on the HELGA database, see the attachment with instructions for registering. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c88caaa-ac61-49ca-8d44-2baef24261ab | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Mar 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 65 - Public utilities - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 65200000 - Gas distribution and related services - 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services - 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution - 65500000 - Meter reading service - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72268000 - Software supply services - 72319000 - Data supply services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2019 at 15:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c88caaa-ac61-49ca-8d44-2baef24261ab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c88caaa-ac61-49ca-8d44-2baef24261ab 20th December 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04373b1e-9e02-4aeb-a32b-b616154aec4d ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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