Smart Metering Research into Vulnerable Consumers by National Centre for Social Research
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED · Awarded contract
AwardedSmart Metering Research into Vulnerable Consumers by National Centre for Social Research
Awarded 12 Feb 2020
Awarded12 Feb 2020
Value£89,819.29
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 6y ago9mo term
Awarded 12 Feb 2020Expired 30 Oct 2020
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UK Shared Business Services Limited awarded a contract to National Centre for Social Research for research into vulnerable consumers within the Smart Metering Implementation Programme (SMIP).
The SMIP aims to upgrade 53 million electricity and gas meters in households and small businesses across Great Britain with smart meters, with 15.6 million smart and advanced meters operating as of September 2019.
The contract value was AUD 89,819.29.
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