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title: "Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) Evaluation"
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# Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) Evaluation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0e4dc70-6786-4adf-9e03-9d2e2f728f8a

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has awarded the contract for the "Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) Evaluation" project. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from 23rd February 2023 to 30th January 2026. The procurement process concluded on 20th February 2023, with a contract value of £873,990.31 awarded to Kantar Public UK Limited. The evaluation project falls under the Research and Development services category. The procurement aimed to improve energy efficiency and heating measures in homes across various locations.

This awarded contract offers business opportunities for organisations providing research and development services related to energy efficiency and heating solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender due to its focus on innovative solutions. Businesses looking to contribute to clean energy initiatives and make homes more energy-efficient can find growth opportunities through participating in this project. The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, as the buying organisation, seeks to achieve energy savings, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance living conditions through this procurement.

## 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 Energy Company Obligation scheme (ECO) was launched in January 20131. The scheme requires obligated energy suppliers2 to deliver energy efficiency and heating measures to homes in Great Britain3. These measures aim to provide energy savings to help households keep their homes warmer and more comfortable to live in, reduce their energy bills and reduce their carbon emissions. The Government's Clean Growth Strategy4 has an aspiration for as many homes as possible to reach EPC Band C by 2035 where practical, cost effective and affordable. ECO is one of several key policies which will help achieve this, with a particular focus on bringing down bills for low income and vulnerable households.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe6a5971-dbaa-495e-94cf-95f5f144011d |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2023 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £873,990 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| 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 | KANTAR PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2023 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe6a5971-dbaa-495e-94cf-95f5f144011d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe6a5971-dbaa-495e-94cf-95f5f144011d
  8th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f11527f-4a50-4774-8e60-4dac4f793448
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