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title: "PS24030 - Energy and Net Zero Behavioural Science Framework RAF067.2324 - RFP"
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# PS24030 - Energy and Net Zero Behavioural Science Framework RAF067.2324 - RFP

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8b84d78-8489-4b3c-8ea3-1d802ce59c2d

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UKSBS), has awarded a contract for the Energy and Net Zero Behavioural Science Framework to Behavioural Insights Ltd, Ipsos (Market Research) Ltd, Verian UK Ltd, and the National Centre for Social Research. This framework, valued at £1.8 million, covers research and development services and related consultancy services across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the UK, and globally. The awarded framework will run from 7th August 2024 to 21st June 2027, with potential break clauses in June 2028 and June 2029. This award concludes a procurement process adhering to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, utilising the open procedure above the threshold. The tender reached its completion stage with significant roles from suppliers in Lots 1, 2, and 3 covering various policy problem-solving and population testing methodologies.

This framework presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in behavioural science, policy development, and research consultancy. SMEs, in particular, could benefit significantly from the high demand and diverse project commissions anticipated within this framework. Eligible businesses include those capable of innovative behavioural insights, general population policy testing, and working with complex samples. Given the expansive reach and significant funding cap for multiple projects, participating businesses can expand their portfolios and achieve growth in the sector of energy and net zero behavioural science research.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** Framework Overview UKSBS on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) (the Contracting Authority) wishes to establish a framework to procure the Energy and Net Zero Behavioural Science Framework. This Framework will replace the current Energy and Climate Change Behavioural Science Framework. The current Framework agreement acts as a mechanism for colleagues working across the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to commission small-scale behavioural science research in the energy and net zero space at pace. It has proved very useful thus far; since launching in August 2022, we have already commissioned 15 projects through it for a range of teams across DESNZ and we anticipate this high level of interest to continue. Due to popular demand, the current framework is set to shortly meet its maximum spend and so we are reprocuring to avoid a period without this mechanism in place. UK SBS is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as may be amended from time to time) (the "Regulations"). The award of this Framework will be based on 3 Lots: Lot 1 - Applying innovative behavioural thinking to a policy problem. Lot 2 - Policy development and testing with the general population. Lot 3 - Policy development and testing with complex samples. This Framework will be made accessible for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) (The Contracting Authority) and it is intended that 3 Suppliers will be appointed for each of the Lots detailed above. Potential bidders / consortia are invited to tender for one or more Lots on an individual basis. The Framework duration shall be for a maximum period of 5 years. The Framework is expected to run from June 2024 until 31st June 2027. However, the Contracting Authority will be implementing a break clause within the Framework, placed at the end of June 2028 and June 2029. The break clause will enable the Contracting Authority to ensure that Government priorities and budget availability are still aligned. Therefore, this Framework is being let on a 3, +1, +1 basis. The break clauses must be formally instructed by the Contracting Authority prior to moving into the next year of the Framework Agreement. The Framework will have a maximum value cap of PS1,800,000.00 across the full potential duration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07e01acf-fbfc-4aff-93b7-4a96bda33548 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2024 - 21 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,800,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS; IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH; NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH; VERIAN |

## 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
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2024 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07e01acf-fbfc-4aff-93b7-4a96bda33548
- 20 Mar 2024 at 21:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa3cb59d-8963-4e1b-90cd-5ba6ad83a244
- 27 Feb 2024 at 13:51 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150b442e-ca87-4436-b8fc-396764cabe1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07e01acf-fbfc-4aff-93b7-4a96bda33548
  14th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa3cb59d-8963-4e1b-90cd-5ba6ad83a244
  20th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150b442e-ca87-4436-b8fc-396764cabe1e
  27th February 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f20caab-b545-4b00-81b0-c6db058220b5
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e209859-615a-4b47-814b-9de45c22ab6f
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- https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
  Jaggaer eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ccc8a7f2-2365-4c9f-9afb-9ef48ea812f1
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/489ef960-1e20-40d8-a09f-3e2fdb496b36
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf718eea-2954-427b-a3c2-4e0022143402
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c02e9b1-c383-49b2-a6a9-098b1a9009fc
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

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