Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cef-4d14-73a5-9e01-44cc71ba7cc9/heat-networks-regulatory-framework-support awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Heat Networks Regulatory Framework Support [Ofgem](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ofgem) Estimated value £210,000 Published 26 Feb 2024 Deadline Closed 1 Jan 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Ofgem is preparing to be the heat networks regulator and is presently analysing consultation responses and feeding into the development of legislation. Ofgem requires consultancy support from a successful supplier to provide expertise and advice on the scoping and next steps of segmentation, cost allocation and price benchmarking. Given the regulatory framework is due to be in force in April 2025, Ofgem has tight timelines for developing the next steps to feed into consultations that need to be published later this year. There is also certain areas which are very complex where both knowledge of heat networks and policy as well as regulatory expertise is needed. Ofgem is seeking support in developing an effective regulatory framework, advice on better understanding the market and the best ways to segment the market, and how to close evidence gaps. Ofgem requires a supplier's support on the following deliverables: - Strategic Recommendations for Segmentation of Heat Networks Market - Data Gap Analysis - Recommendations on Future Stakeholder Engagement - Recommendations on Cost Allocation - Strategic View on Benchmarking ## CPV classification Project management consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b38705b9-253b-4d1d-a3a7-a62a4a636ec5) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Ofgem: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ofgem) [Sector More IT services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/it-services) ## More tenders like this [SONI090 – Client-Side Advisor · SONI Ltd · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4736-72ba-9b73-0e325c4a96e5/soni090-client-side-advisor) [Software implementation services – DNS - Metada Platform - licence a související implementační, konzultační, analytické a školicí služby · DIAMO, státní podnik · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8989-719a-85fd-f036dc09b9df/czechia-software-implementation-services-dns-metada-platform-licence-a-s) [IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Integrale ICT-dienstverlening · Stichting TWijs · 42 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8078-70d7-8df3-40f25f4d83c5/netherlands-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-suppor) [Software supply services – CRE\_2026\_092 Renouvellement des licences Varonis · CREOS Luxembourg S.A. · 27 days left · 15 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-411c-7086-9da9-540c2fa32c64/luxembourg-software-supply-services-cre-2026-092-renouvellement-des-licences) [Software supply services – Vergabe zur Ablösung der bestehenden SAP-Lösung im Bereich Personal · Westfälische Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0636-71ff-ab09-9dda4a94f77c/germany-software-supply-services-vergabe-zur-ablosung-der-bestehenden-sap-lo) [Computer facilities management services – IT-tjänster · Kalmar Läns Museum · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8774-723e-83a8-af2cae60c2ed/sweden-computer-facilities-management-services-it-tjanster)