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title: "RAF067/2324 - Understanding secondary heating behaviours"
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# RAF067/2324 - Understanding secondary heating behaviours

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f04bd235-04a9-4949-90a9-dd5a5feeb4f3

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## Summary

The procurement process led by DESNZ for the project titled "RAF067/2324 - Understanding secondary heating behaviours" falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract was awarded to Verian Group UK Limited on 8th November 2024, and the project will span from 13th November 2024 to 31st March 2025. The project's objective is to explore the factors influencing secondary heating usage among UK households without a heat pump and how the introduction of a heat pump might alter these behaviours. The project will cover a wide range of locations, including the British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom, with a total value of £64,549. This procurement was concluded through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the PS24030 - Behavioural Science Call-off Framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research, behavioural science, and consultancy services related to energy consumption and household behaviours. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to seize such opportunities to collaborate on high-impact research projects. Companies with experience in conducting household interviews and analysing behavioural data would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The insights gained from this research can lead to long-term partnerships with public entities like DESNZ and contribute to policy-making and innovation in energy efficiency and sustainable living.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the PS24030 - Behavioural Science Call-off Framework - RAF067/2324 This project aims to understand the factors that drive secondary heating (amongst households without a heat pump) and what might reduce its use, as well as whether the introduction of a heat pump would change households' use of secondary heating. The proposed research will use interviews with a range of UK households to achieve this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96a74183-5ead-49b2-95b5-0223e4a1a517 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,549 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,549 |
| 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 | VERIAN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96a74183-5ead-49b2-95b5-0223e4a1a517

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96a74183-5ead-49b2-95b5-0223e4a1a517
  20th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d83adbf-910b-4c64-9610-a2406bc00c10
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