Published date: 18 December 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 10 January 2024, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Environmental engineering consultancy services - 71313000

  • Energy-efficiency consultancy services - 71314300

  • Research and development consultancy services - 73200000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£50,000 to £100,000

Procurement reference

Inclusive Smart Solutions

Published date

18 December 2023

Closing date

10 January 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 June 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Inclusive Smart Solutions programme aims to create a better understanding of the opportunities and barriers faced by Low Income and Vulnerable consumers in the transition to a smart and flexible energy system and develop solutions that aim to address these challenges. It will include up to four collaborative projects developing a range of innovative solutions to enable the participation of Low Income and Vulnerable consumers to the greatest extent possible in the future energy system.

A budget of up to £100,000 is available for projects working on innovative solutions supporting Low Income and Vulnerable consumers in the UK to benefit from the future smart, flexible energy system.

This programme is designed to foster business opportunities dedicated to developing inclusive energy solutions. It provides the unique chance to develop solutions through iterative consumer testing to reach a solution low-income and vulnerable consumers want and need. Successful applicants will be put through a 12-month programme to help their product or service become market-viable. This could include support with consumer insights, go-to-market strategy, business mentoring and more.

A smart energy system is vital for reaching Net Zero. Help shape the energy landscape of tomorrow, where innovation ensures no one is left behind.

The Inclusive Smart Solutions programme is funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP) and is led by Energy Systems Catapult with support from the Carbon Trust, Ipsos and TPX Impact.

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About the buyer

Address

Level 5, Arbor, 255 Blackfriars Road
London
SE1 9AX
England

Telephone

02071707000

Email

ISS@carbontrust.com

Website

https://es.catapult.org.uk/project/inclusive-smart-solutions/