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title: "PS23107 - Interim Evaluation of Domestic Energy Affordability Support in Northern Ireland"
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# PS23107 - Interim Evaluation of Domestic Energy Affordability Support in Northern Ireland

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6c196c3-778c-435c-8a67-79c9a1c58787

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has concluded a procurement process for the interim evaluation of Domestic Energy Affordability Support in Northern Ireland. The contract, awarded following a mini competition under the CCS Research & Insights DPS RM6126, aims to capture the unique aspects of energy support in Northern Ireland and allow for cross-UK comparability. DESNZ, based in Swindon, England, is the buying organisation for this service procurement, classified under 'Research and development services and related consultancy services'. The project commenced on 14 June 2023 and will conclude by 4 October 2024, with notable award details published on 17 July 2023.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy within the energy sector, particularly those adept at socio-economic evaluations. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) would find this an excellent opportunity, particularly given the focus on consultancy and research skills. The selective procurement method, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, underscores the targeted and specialised nature of this tender, further favouring businesses equipped with the necessary expertise and ability to operate within the outlined geographic scope, including the United Kingdom and beyond.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS Research & Insights DPS RM6126. Brief Description of Requirement The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), formerly BEIS, is seeking to commission an interim evaluation of Domestic Energy Affordability Support in Northern Ireland. This work will seek to capture the specific nature of the Support provided in NI, as well as the different context of the NI energy system and socio-economic context. This evaluation will run in parallel to the separate evaluation for GB and will be aligned with this approach where feasible (this ITT was issued on 8 February 2023). While focussed on NI, this contract will allow cross-UK comparability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4161b6f9-32fd-4894-a869-f95171e2a3ab |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2023 - 11 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £789,695 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | BEIS |
| 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 | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH |

## 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 Oct 2024 at 09:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4161b6f9-32fd-4894-a869-f95171e2a3ab
- 30 Jul 2024 at 07:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4161b6f9-32fd-4894-a869-f95171e2a3ab
- 18 Jul 2023 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4161b6f9-32fd-4894-a869-f95171e2a3ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4161b6f9-32fd-4894-a869-f95171e2a3ab
  7th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d9b8c83-b031-45d0-85e1-1f3d6800518f
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## Notice URLs

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

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