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title: "PS25146 - Evaluation of the Warm Homes Local Grant (WHLG)"
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# PS25146 - Evaluation of the Warm Homes Local Grant (WHLG)

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e207b5b5-e9c8-4caf-b784-d87e184751c2

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), based in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for the evaluation of the Warm Homes Local Grant, focusing on the decarbonisation sector. This award involves delivering a process and impact evaluation via the RM6126 Research and Insights DPS, identified under the Environment and Infrastructure category with a CPV classification of "Research services." The procurement followed a selective method, leveraging a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract with RSM UK Consulting LLP commenced on 24th October 2025 and will continue until 30th March 2029, with a total contract value of £705,711. The process reached the award stage on 22nd October 2025, highlighting DESNZ's commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 through various initiatives, including domestic retrofit schemes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those with capabilities in environmental and infrastructure sectors aimed at decarbonisation and emissions reduction. The awarded contract to RSM UK Consulting LLP exemplifies the potential for SMEs, as DESNZ indicated suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses specialising in mixed method research methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative, would find this type of procurement advantageous for growth, allowing them to contribute to impactful government initiatives aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing fuel poverty across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

## Notice

***Please note that this is an award notice and not a call for competition*** This procurement was awarded following a competitive procurement exercise via the RM6126 Research and Insights DPS under the following filters: Subject Area > Environment and Infrastructure - Decarbonisation, emissions and Net Zero Research Methods > Data Collection (general) - Mixed method (qualitive and quantitative) The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) ) are responsible for the Government's commitment to reach Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and aims to help cut people's bills, decarbonise the buildings sector, and cut fuel poverty. DESNZ have appointed a supplier to deliver a process and impact evaluation of the Warm Homes Local Grant (WH:LG). The Local Grant is an LA-led domestic retrofit scheme which replaces the Local Authority Delivery and Home Upgrade Grants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2201e239-ea3e-4fd7-8958-ea682d696d73 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2025 - 30 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £705,711 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £705,711 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM UK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2025 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2201e239-ea3e-4fd7-8958-ea682d696d73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2201e239-ea3e-4fd7-8958-ea682d696d73
  24th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c40c1716-e07c-4ffc-8bd4-da0043b81535
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## Notice URLs

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

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