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title: "PS25220 - RAF014/2526 - Evaluation of the Retrofit Devolution Program"
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# PS25220 - RAF014/2526 - Evaluation of the Retrofit Devolution Program

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b977d32e-b238-4871-a9c5-106e9cff54bb

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## Summary

This public procurement process was undertaken by DESNZ for the "PS25220 - RAF014/2526 - Evaluation of the Retrofit Devolution Program". The process, which falls under the Research and Development services category, has reached the award stage, with Technopolis as the awarded supplier. The evaluation project will focus on the energy performance enhancement of domestic and public sector buildings across England through local governance via Mayoral Strategic Authorities. It operates from December 2025 through March 2027. Although the call for competition was selective, conducted as a mini-competition under the Crown Commercial Service's RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System, the contracting authorities are situated in Swindon, England.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, specifically those experienced with energy performance evaluations and data analysis. SMEs are particularly suited to benefit from such contracts due to their agile nature, allowing them to efficiently navigate the specific requirements of engaging with local governmental bodies. By participating in such projects, businesses not only gain financial rewards but also contribute to progressive public policy implementation, setting the foundation for future involvement in larger-scale projects aligned with sustainability and energy efficiency goals.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Service RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement This project is a process and outcome evaluation of the Retrofit Pillar of the Integrated Settlement, a new delivery and funding model which aims to improve the energy performance of England's domestic and public sector buildings by giving more power and responsibility to local areas, through dispersing funds via Mayoral Strategic Authorities (MSAs). The evaluation will involve case studies with the two areas involved in the first phase of the Integrated Settlement, combining secondary and primary data collection and analysis. It will be a rapidly delivered project from October 2025 to March 2027, with data collection and analysis focused on delivery and implementation issues, with some early exploration of longer-term perceived outcomes. The overall aim is to therefore evaluate the delivery of this programme and assess how successful it has been in working towards its policy objectives and expected outcomes. Specifically, the evaluation aims to: 1. Understand the benefits and challenges of a devolved retrofit model for MSAs, Social Housing Landlords (SHLs), LAs, public sector organisations, and wider stakeholders (e.g. businesses, community groups). 2. Provide insights into the unique local delivery arrangements in Greater Manchester and West Midlands to build understanding of how local governance may have affected the success or otherwise of the Retrofit Pillar. 3. Improve the design and delivery of future devolved retrofit funding by evidencing the experiences of MSAs, LAs and SHLs, and public sector organisations. 4. Explore issues around early implementation to inform the set-up of future waves of devolved funding. to enable findings will also be used to support rollout to the additional regions as part of the second phase of integrated settlements. Data collection and analysis will focus on delivery and implementation issues, with some early exploration of longer-term perceived outcomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9c69edb-a713-41da-bc98-ea7128ef1be7 |
| 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 | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £279,503 |
| 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 | TECHNOPOLIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9c69edb-a713-41da-bc98-ea7128ef1be7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9c69edb-a713-41da-bc98-ea7128ef1be7
  22nd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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