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Non-domestic smart meter communication testing (RAF022/2526)

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Buyer Address: Polaris House, SWINDON, SN21FF, England

Contact Name: Lauren Standfast

Contact Email: professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
44675.5 GBP
Published
18 Nov 2025, 10:08
Deadline
20 Oct 2025, 10:00
Contract Start
27 Oct 2025, 00:00
Contract End
27 Feb 2026, 23:59
Category
services
CPV
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Verian Group UK Limited
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement has been concluded following a direct award on the New Behavioural Insights Call-off Framework - RAF067/2324. Department For Energy Security & Net Zero had a requirement for Smart-contingent communication testing' social research.

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