--- title: "Contract Award Notice for ESA2010 accounting advice for heat network policies" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc15cc7e-136d-4d3a-b1e4-8683a1aa0e4e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc15cc7e-136d-4d3a-b1e4-8683a1aa0e4e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc15cc7e-136d-4d3a-b1e4-8683a1aa0e4e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc15cc7e-136d-4d3a-b1e4-8683a1aa0e4e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DESNZ" published: "2025-12-23" --- # Contract Award Notice for ESA2010 accounting advice for heat network policies Buyer: DESNZ Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc15cc7e-136d-4d3a-b1e4-8683a1aa0e4e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc15cc7e-136d-4d3a-b1e4-8683a1aa0e4e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc15cc7e-136d-4d3a-b1e4-8683a1aa0e4e.json) ## Summary The contracting authority, DESNZ, based in London, has awarded a contract for ESA2010 accounting advice related to heat network policies. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically accounting services, with a CPV code of 79211000. The contract was awarded to Steer Davies & Gleave Limited on 22nd December 2025, with a contract value of £40,000. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from the CCS Framework MCF4 RM6309. The contract period is set to commence on 5th January 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2026. The final tender period ended on 9th December 2025, covering delivery locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and additional regions such as the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting services, especially those with expertise in public sector engagements or energy-related financial analysis. The growing focus on heat network policies driven by anticipated Heat Network Zoning Regulations presents an opportunity for SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to enter a market with rising demand for consultancy and advisory services. Companies equipped with the right qualifications and an understanding of public sector accounting could leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and secure future public sector engagements. ## Notice This is a Contract Award notice for the award of the Call-off contract for ESA2010 accounting advice for heat network policies, procured via the CCS Framework MCF4 RM6309. The heat network sector is set to significantly expand with the introduction of new legislation, notably Heat Network Zoning Regulations which are expected to be enacted in 2026. Under those regulations it is anticipated that certain buildings will be legally required to connect to heat networks developed within designated heat network zones. It is likely that many public sector buildings will fall under this classification and that some heat networks may have a particularly high public sector offtake as a result, at least in the early years of the network's development. In addition to individual public sector buildings joining networks, central government is currently providing and is considering providing further support for heat network development through multiple mechanisms. This contract is intended to evaluate the influence of both these factors on the national accounting treatment of heat networks, specifically the potential for these factors to result in the requirement for entire heat networks to be recognized on the government's balance sheet. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a576030-5faf-48f8-8637-6a7531cf52e8 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £40,000 | | 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 | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2EG | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79211000 - Accounting services ## Release History - 23 Dec 2025 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a576030-5faf-48f8-8637-6a7531cf52e8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a576030-5faf-48f8-8637-6a7531cf52e8 23rd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/926b3d67-b2d5-4e9e-ac46-34d6927e516a n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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