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title: "FM20115 - Participation of Low Income and Vulnerable Consumers in a Smart Energy System"
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# FM20115 - Participation of Low Income and Vulnerable Consumers in a Smart Energy System

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5272fd3-0f80-4285-a1e6-30f0363a9b2c

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "FM20115 - Participation of Low Income and Vulnerable Consumers in a Smart Energy System", awarded by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This contract falls within the research and development services sector, specifically addressing barriers faced by low-income and vulnerable consumers in engaging with smart energy systems. The award notice was published on 15 January 2021, and the associated contract commenced on 23 September 2020, with an expected completion date of 22 March 2021. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a dynamic purchasing system, with an award value of £47,206.50.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in social research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in energy systems and consumer engagement. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the fields of market research and innovative technologies aimed at enhancing access for vulnerable groups in energy sectors would be well-suited to compete for future contracts of this nature. The focus on increasing participation of low-income consumers in smart energy systems indicates a growing market that requires specialised services and solutions.

## Notice

**Please note this is an Award Notice and not a call for competition, this Contract has been awarded via the CCS Heat Networks and Electricity Generation Assets Dynamic Purchasing System.** The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy had a requirement for a consultant to provide technical and social research services to review the domestic and international evidence base, including current innovation activities to identify the barriers to to i) identify the barriers to low income and vulnerable consumers participating in a smart energy system and ii) where innovation can help enable low income and vulnerable consumers participate in a smart energy system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0264d2c9-6c4f-43aa-9179-f59a78d05686 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2020 - 22 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,206 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| 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 | ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2021 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0264d2c9-6c4f-43aa-9179-f59a78d05686

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0264d2c9-6c4f-43aa-9179-f59a78d05686
  15th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4207516c-6e36-47c4-bdaa-194bb9d37815
  DPF31 Terms and Conditions for Services

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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