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BEIS RE21647 Baseline Non-Compliance Assessment: In-Store Purchasing

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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15 Mar 2022 at 12:38

Award Notice
Tender

15 Dec 2021 at 23:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has initiated the tender titled "BEIS RE21647 Baseline Non-Compliance Assessment: In-Store Purchasing", which falls under the industry category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having culminated on 1st February 2022, with the contract period set to run from 9th February 2022 to 31st March 2022. The tender required submissions through the Delta eSourcing Portal, with a final bidding deadline of 12th January 2022, and a contract valued at approximately £120,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in testing and analysis of consumer goods, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in compliance testing. Suppliers capable of procuring and delivering a diverse range of products for testing, as defined in the 'OPSS Basket of Goods', are encouraged to compete. The successful organisation may pave the way for further long-term contracts if the project proves effective, thus fostering ongoing supplier relationships and business expansion in the regulatory compliance sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BEIS RE21647 Baseline Non-Compliance Assessment: In-Store Purchasing

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 12th January 2022 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS); Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is an appointed market surveillance authority, responsible for (via the Secretary of State) enforcing the General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) within the UK. Suppliers are strongly encouraged to read the text at the following link in order to gain a full understanding of the enforcement services role within OPSS: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-regulation-enforcement-services OPSS is embarking on a testing programme to help it develop a methodology to establish the baseline non-compliance levels of the products it regulates. This project looks to address this evidence gap by conducting full compliance testing on a range of products purchased both online and 'offline'. This tender relates to the 'offline' section of the project and the successful bidder will need to identify popular models, procure, and then arrange delivery for a large number of products to a prearranged testing facility. The 15 product types form the 'OPSS Basket of Goods' and takes inspiration from the ONS Consumer Price Index methodology. This is an important project to OPSS, and the testing results generated from products purchased in 'bricks and mortar' retailers will form a major part of the final analysis. If the project is successful, OPSS could look to examine the possibility of running the project over multiple years to help track the impact of its regulatory interventions over time. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 9UD26KJP2F Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14dbff47-2ca6-47c5-9323-9881a158d955
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10edad06-8913-44b4-a98e-ffa9022e5805
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£107,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KANTAR PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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