--- title: "Net zero audits - state of the market and potential to drive action" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-daa894bb-a09f-4414-962f-99e6d9374eba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-daa894bb-a09f-4414-962f-99e6d9374eba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-daa894bb-a09f-4414-962f-99e6d9374eba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-daa894bb-a09f-4414-962f-99e6d9374eba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-02-18" --- # Net zero audits - state of the market and potential to drive action Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-daa894bb-a09f-4414-962f-99e6d9374eba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-daa894bb-a09f-4414-962f-99e6d9374eba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-daa894bb-a09f-4414-962f-99e6d9374eba.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Net zero audits - state of the market and potential to drive action," was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS). This project falls under the category of research and development consultancy services and took place in Swindon, England. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender was officially closed on 15 January 2021, and the resulting contract, valued at £94,940, was awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP on 28 January 2021, with a contract period spanning from 1 February to 31 March 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in market research and consultancy services. Companies that focus on energy audits and could offer insights on net zero initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The emphasis on understanding market dynamics related to net zero audits offers a chance for innovation and growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) eager to expand their services in the climate action sector. ## Notice ** THIS TENDER IS NOW CLOSED ** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday, 15th January 2021 at 11:00. Brief Description of Requirement This project will provide BEIS with information on the current market for net zero audits and possible options for including an additional net zero audit element to the existing ESOS scheme. It will also look at the impacts on the energy audit market and on ESOS participants of including this new element within the scheme, including business benefits, how to encourage behaviour change within the scheme and likelihood of changing behaviour. Additional information: ** THIS TENDER IS CLOSED ** About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83e9a8bd-9774-42ad-90b1-e93464ccd510 | | 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 | 18 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Jan 2021 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £94,940 | | 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 | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 18 Feb 2021 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83e9a8bd-9774-42ad-90b1-e93464ccd510 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83e9a8bd-9774-42ad-90b1-e93464ccd510 18th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/95e92385-96e9-4e2c-a7a4-1e6547968c34 Letter of Appointment - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/af25b98e-28bc-479d-8bee-5f04bf7198f2 CR20152 - Contract Terms - CS_Redacted P1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/585cdd4c-d52b-4656-8881-3493edf52cb9 CR20152 - Contract Terms - CS_Redacted P2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/0e22422e-6c8a-4b0c-ab52-1eef78ad9952 CR20152 - Contract Terms - CS_Redacted P3 ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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