Planning

Biological Safety Advisor

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Planning

03 Nov 2021 at 11:13

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a Biological Safety Advisor role. This tender is part of the health and safety services industry, with a focus on consultancy. Interested parties are invited to engage until 17th November 2021, which marks the end date for this initial engagement phase. The estimated budget for the contract is £10,000 per year, but it may increase depending on the evolving requirements of the role. The customary delivery location for services is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically Plymouth.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in health and safety consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in providing advisory roles related to biological safety would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The procurement process will gauge market interest before potentially moving towards a competitive tender or quote-based appointment, allowing responsive and capable firms to establish a working relationship with a reputable academic institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Biological Safety Advisor

Notice Description

The University of Plymouth are looking for interested companies/individual to provide services for a Biological Safety Advisor role. This role would not be directly employed on the payroll, but would be either through a contract or consultancy agreement. Details of the role are included as an attachment to this notice. Please note this is just an early engagement at this point, to gage the market position for this type of role, before we decide how to best proceed, either by competitive tender, or appointment based on quotes. Our client has given us a rough budget of 10k per year, but this could be more based on requirements of the role increasing. If you are interested in providing these sevices, please email procurement@plymouth.ac.uk expressing your interest quoting the reference for this notice. At the point we decide to go out to tender/quotes you will be contacted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-096ce040-9dfe-4fe6-bc5e-62b2cf92b7a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a97094d-9144-463f-a8b3-18114884108b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01752 582057

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Further Information

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