Planning

Census Field Force Supplies, Logistics and Replenishment (FFSLR) Services

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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Planning

28 Jul 2017 at 14:10

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics is currently planning a tender for "Census Field Force Supplies, Logistics and Replenishment (FFSLR) Services", aimed at providing essential materials for the 2021 Census Transformation Programme. This procurement falls under the industry category of office supplies and related services, including road transport and storage solutions, covering locations in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Key milestones include an engagement end date set for 23 February 2018, with the formal Procurement Pack expected to be released in November 2017. Interested suppliers are encouraged to review the draft requirements and provide feedback to help finalise the specifications.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in logistics, supply chain management, and office supplies. Companies specialising in non-technical and technical materials, as well as printing and distribution services, are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The engagement process allows suppliers to influence the tender's requirements, making it beneficial for those seeking to expand their role in public sector procurement. This collaborative approach fosters a competitive environment that can lead to growth and sustained partnerships with the Office for National Statistics.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Census Field Force Supplies, Logistics and Replenishment (FFSLR) Services

Notice Description

The Office for National Statistics ("ONS" or "the Authority") is currently developing the services for the delivery of the 2021 Census Transformation Programme ("Programme"). Included in this Programme is the procurement of a Field Force Supplies, Logistics and Replenishment Service ("FFSLR Service") covering England and Wales (E&W) and Northern Ireland (NI). The FFSLR Service comprises an outsourced, integrated service to equip the Field Force with the Materials they require to undertake their role, and to help deliver the operations as required by the Authority. The Supplier shall: * Source and procure all Non-Technical Material required by the Field Force. * Receive, store and inventory manage all Material. * Pick and pack all Material in accordance with the Authority Specification. * Deliver all Material to the Field Force by the required dates. * Fulfill all replenishment requests for additional/replacement Material throughout the Operational Period for E&W only. * Collect Material as requested throughout the Operational Period. * Sort, recycle and/or arrange for the return or secure destruction of collected Material. There are three groups of Material that will be used by the Field Force: * Non-Technical Material (e.g. stapler, lanyards, clipboards). * Technical Material (e.g. laptop, printer, mobile phone). * Paper Material (e.g. questionnaires, publicity material, cards). ONS is providing any interested supplier with an 'early view' of the draft requirements and specific supporting information with a request for suppliers to review and provide commentary and feedback on them prior to the Authority's formal issue of the Procurement Pack/ITT which is currently planned to be released in November 2017. This is being carried out in order to assist in finalising the Authority's requirements, whilst enabling all interested suppliers to engage with the Authority in ensuring the requirements are realistic, relevant and attractive. The attached Letter and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) contain further information and instruction.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77833254-a809-424f-a24e-b696590fe165
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51afa8eb-c1ea-468a-b6b1-801a8f8728ba
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

30192000 - Office supplies

60100000 - Road transport services

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

79991000 - Stock-control services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FAREHAM
Postcode
PO15 5RR
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Fareham
Electoral Ward
Titchfield
Westminster Constituency
Hamble Valley

Further Information

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