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title: "PS26210 - RAF 011/2627 -Understanding compliance and supporting sustainable enforcement of PRS domestic and non-domestic MEES"
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# PS26210 - RAF 011/2627 -Understanding compliance and supporting sustainable enforcement of PRS domestic and non-domestic MEES

Buyer: Department for Energy Security & Net Zero  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-beb4f98f-aa48-40f1-b42c-2a278dbc19b6

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) commissioned research and related consultancy services on minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) in the private rented sector. The work examines compliance with and enforcement of MEES for domestic and non-domestic properties across local authorities in England and Wales. It is intended to identify current enforcement activity, the main barriers and enablers, and the support that could improve consistency, confidence and effectiveness in local authority practice. The service category is research and development consultancy (CPV 73000000). Delivery covers England and Wales within the wider stated United Kingdom service area. This is a policy and public-sector research requirement rather than property improvement, construction or energy-efficiency installation work.

This completed procurement was awarded through a selective mini-competition under the GCA RM6126 Research & Insights dynamic purchasing system, using a call-off from that system. The submission deadline was 18 August 2026 at noon. DESNZ awarded the contract to Verian Group UK Ltd on 2 September 2026 for £213,347.25 including the stated GBP currency. The contract runs from 2 September 2026 to 31 March 2027. The requirement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award notice records one active award and one supplier. The procurement was evaluated through the mini-competition route; the available procurement details do not set out separate quality, price or other scoring criteria.

This requirement demonstrates demand for firms able to conduct authoritative research into regulatory compliance and enforcement in the private rented sector. A credible competitor for similar work would need to understand minimum energy efficiency standards across both domestic and non-domestic property, and be able to examine how local authorities currently enforce them. Relevant capability includes engaging with local authorities across England and Wales, identifying practical barriers and enabling factors, and turning evidence into support that improves consistency, confidence and effectiveness. The work suits research and public-policy consultancies with experience of government or local-government practice, regulatory implementation and clear evidence-based reporting. The procurement was marked as suitable for SMEs, so specialist firms with the necessary research and policy capability can be credible participants.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the GCA RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement This research will examine compliance with, and enforcement of, minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) in the private rented sector (PRS) across local authorities in England and Wales. It will identify current enforcement activity, key barriers and enablers, and the types of support that could help improve consistency, confidence and effectiveness in local authority practice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f2b255-5b2a-4d3f-a447-ba350e56cab1 |
| 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 | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £213,347 |
| 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 Energy Security & Net Zero |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Postcode area | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1LF |
| 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 UK Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2026 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f2b255-5b2a-4d3f-a447-ba350e56cab1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f2b255-5b2a-4d3f-a447-ba350e56cab1
  4th September 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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