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title: "PS23402 Consumer research to inform the rollout to replace smart metering 4G communications hubs"
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# PS23402 Consumer research to inform the rollout to replace smart metering 4G communications hubs

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c97d3598-fe49-4657-9194-3353efad8e50

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has awarded a contract for the project titled "PS23402 Consumer research to inform the rollout to replace smart metering 4G communications hubs". The procurement falls under the services category and involves research and development services related to consumer attitudes towards smart metering. The procurement method used was selective, with a contract value of 69,367 GBP. The tender period ended on 15th November 2023, and the contract period spans from 21st November 2023 to 31st May 2024. UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED located in SWINDON, England, acted as the buyer while KANTAR PUBLIC UK LIMITED from LONDON was the supplier.

This awarded tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in research and development services, particularly in the field of consumer behaviour related to energy and climate change. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this domain may find this contract well-suited for their capabilities. The research project aims to enhance existing knowledge on smart metering, specifically focusing on aspects relevant to the 4G replacement programme. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the energy and climate change sector could benefit from participating in similar future procurement processes initiated by DESNZ or other related authorities.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the PS21172 Energy and Climate Change Behavioural Science Framework (Lot 2) Framework. Brief Description of Requirement The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is seeking to a supplier to undertake research which will build on a range of existing research and evidence on consumer attitudes to smart metering, addressing the gaps created by the specific requirements of the 4G replacement programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb7dc204-5a2e-442f-b174-7545abde6f87 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2023 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,367 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,367 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KANTAR PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2023 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb7dc204-5a2e-442f-b174-7545abde6f87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb7dc204-5a2e-442f-b174-7545abde6f87
  7th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/24f2e6c8-c6d4-4df7-afce-ba7511c0f762

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/pages/default.aspx

## Provenance

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