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title: "Technical expertise in social research application to low cost, low carbon homes research project"
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# Technical expertise in social research application to low cost, low carbon homes research project

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d23a7137-e18b-47a8-93c7-4839afe36232

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Department of Energy and Climate Change focused on acquiring technical expertise in social research for a project related to low cost, low carbon homes. Tender ID TRN 1251/12/2016 was awarded on 13 December 2016, with a contract value of £21,700. The contract period spans from 14 December 2016 to 31 March 2020. The industry falls under the category of research services, and while the tender has been awarded, it was originally advertised via the BEIS Energy Technical Specialist Framework, Lot 20. The procurement method does not have specific details provided.

This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research services, especially those with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainable housing solutions. Companies that can offer innovative solutions in social research or have experience with low carbon technologies will be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, enhancing their business profiles in the public sector.

## Notice

BEIS required additional technical expertise in the area of social research for buildings energy efficiency to support the commissioning, setup, delivery and quality assurance of a research project in the area of 'low cost, low carbon homes'. This requirement was advertised via the BEIS Energy Technical Specialist Framework - Lot 20 Additional information: This requirement was advertised via the BEIS Energy Technical Specialist Framework (Lot 20).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/534892db-893c-4824-bb8c-67cee1e1ec9d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2016 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,700 |
| 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 OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AW |
| 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 | UCL CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2017 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/534892db-893c-4824-bb8c-67cee1e1ec9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/534892db-893c-4824-bb8c-67cee1e1ec9d
  14th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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