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    ContractsQualitative Research Services for Energy Consumer Insights
    Awarded contract

    Qualitative Research Services for Energy Consumer Insights

    Awarded
    £510k
    Published 23 Sept 2026

    Ofgem is procuring qualitative research services from an experienced agency to generate consumer insights that inform energy market policy and communications.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 23 Sept 2026· 2 weeks agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £510k
    Published 23 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £510,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      1 Jan 2026
      9 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • VG
      VERIAN GROUP UK LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 weeks ago.

    23 Sept 2026Today1 Jan 2026

    Brief

    Ofgem is seeking an independent research agency to provide qualitative research services that deliver insights into consumer experiences, perceptions, and behaviours across the energy retail market. The successful contractor will support Ofgem's statutory role to protect current and future energy consumers and maintain high service standards. Key requirements include: expertise in qualitative research methodologies; demonstrated understanding of the energy sector and Ofgem's regulatory role; ability to develop actionable insights that inform policy development, consumer communications, and service improvements; and a collaborative approach aligned with Ofgem's vision and objectives. This is a call-off contract opportunity for an agency capable of delivering research that directly supports Ofgem's consumer protection mandate and market oversight responsibilities.

    Track record

    3 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, OFGEM has awarded 3 contracts to 3 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. IFF RESEARCH LIMITED1× · 33%
    2. VERIAN GROUP UK LIMITED1× · 33%
    3. Thinks Insight & Strategy (Britain Thinks) Limited1× · 33%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    c6b3fab6-002d-4c45-9a36-30b745610455-915225

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