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OPSS Technology Research: Internet of Things and Smart Appliances

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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01 Jul 2025 at 14:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the procurement process for the "OPSS Technology Research: Internet of Things and Smart Appliances" project, focusing on research services within the technology sector. This selective procurement was carried out through a framework agreement, specifically targeting Technologically Driven Changes (TDCs) in IoT and smart appliances. The project contract, valued at £47,970, is set to commence on 10th July 2025 and conclude on 10th April 2026, with services being delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The award stage has been completed, confirming CENTRE FOR STRATEGY & EVALUATION SERVICES LLP as the successful supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology research services sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in this project enables firms to expand their expertise in emerging technologies such as IoT and smart appliances, aligning with broader technological advancements and consumer trends. Companies already experienced in technological research, evaluation services, or connected devices are well-suited to compete, leveraging the procurement framework to potentially secure similar government contracts and grow their business footprint.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OPSS Technology Research: Internet of Things and Smart Appliances

Notice Description

This project aims to help the Office of Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) understand more about Technologically Driven Changes (TDC's).The focus for this project is Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Appliances.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20323a48-6cee-425c-83d8-33519cc255e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6633423-e65c-458f-8c49-a708b6507239
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,970 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,970 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2025 - 10 Apr 2026 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRE FOR STRATEGY & EVALUATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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