Research on energy audits and reporting, including the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)

Tender description

BEIS requires an evidence review & additional research on the effectiveness of energy audits & reporting in driving energy efficiency savings in organisations. This will include a further evaluation to develop the understanding of the impact of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), following on from the previous process evaluation (2015-2017).The research is expected to be conducted in 2 phases, starting Oct 2017 & ending in March 2019: -Phase 1 (Oct 2017-May 2018) - Evidence & policy review of energy audits & reporting, including ESOS. -Phase 2 (May 2018-March 2019) - In-depth assessment of the impact & benefits of energy audits & reporting, building on earlier process evaluation of ESOS audits & reporting. Contract review points & break clauses are included at the end of Phase 1 & at the end of the Phase 2 scoping stage; with possible 6 month extension. For background information, the full specification & further information on this project please see the ITT.