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title: "PS25214 Consumer experiences of energy smart appliances and interoperability: Baselining for monitoring and evaluation"
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# PS25214 Consumer experiences of energy smart appliances and interoperability: Baselining for monitoring and evaluation

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac0c1232-c10d-4208-a4bc-a4c9c239a36c

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) has concluded the award stage of a procurement process titled "PS25214 Consumer experiences of energy smart appliances and interoperability: Baselining for monitoring and evaluation" under the Research and Development consultancy services category. This competitive tender was part of the RM6126 - Research and Insights framework. Located in Swindon, England, DESNZ sought to establish baseline and ongoing monitoring data for the SSES programme. The contract was successfully awarded to I.F.F Research Limited on 7th October 2025, with the contract period spanning from 9th October 2025 to 27th February 2026. The procurement was conducted via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, highlighting a selective procurement method suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). 

This award presents significant opportunities for companies involved in research and development consultancy services specializing in energy efficiency and smart appliances. Businesses focusing on data monitoring, analysis, and the evaluation of energy-related programmes may find strategic growth possibilities in this sector. Organisations with expertise in conducting in-depth market research and handling complex data sets would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders, as this contract aligns with the ongoing trend towards smart energy solutions and the growing importance of sustainable technology practices. Moreover, as the procurement encouraged participation from SMEs and VCSEs, businesses of varying sizes have the opportunity to engage with large-scale government projects.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive tender under RM6126 - Research and Insights. Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) is looking to establish baseline and ongoing monitoring data for the SSES programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/906c4432-2987-41b1-9fdd-e76032707ba8 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £266,698 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £266,698 |
| 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 | DESNZ |
| 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 | I.F.F RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/906c4432-2987-41b1-9fdd-e76032707ba8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/906c4432-2987-41b1-9fdd-e76032707ba8
  10th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/pages/default.aspx

## Provenance

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