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UK SBS CR19077 - Research to Understand the Main Issues That Relate to Design and Consumer Product Safety for Older Citizens

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited conducted an open tender titled "UK SBS CR19077 - Research to Understand the Main Issues That Relate to Design and Consumer Product Safety for Older Citizens." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy. The contract addresses the safety of consumer products for older citizens and aims to enhance inclusive design practices. The tender period concluded on 7th November 2019, and the contract was awarded on 19th December 2019. The subsequent contract period runs from 6th January 2020 to 4th May 2020, with a total contract value of £71,750.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and product safety, particularly those specialising in consumer product design for vulnerable groups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on market research, consumer safety, or inclusive design practices will be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts aligns with the UK's Industrial Strategy goal to enhance independent living for older citizens, thereby potentially broadening market reach and fostering innovation in the design and consultancy sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS CR19077 - Research to Understand the Main Issues That Relate to Design and Consumer Product Safety for Older Citizens

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids was Thursday, 11th November 2019 at 11:00am. Brief Description of Requirement The aim of this work is to understand how the safety of consumer products used by older citizens and other vulnerable groups can be improved through good design practise. The objective of this work is to provide an evidence base for OPSS to understand the main issues that relate to inclusive design and consumer product safety. This project will also contribute to the evidence base for the Ageing Society Grand Challenge identified in the UK's Industrial Strategy, which has the objective of providing 5 more years of independent living by 2035. This contract was awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the Invitation to Quote document. Additional information: 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-823baacf-938b-4a4a-b81e-71efabd97f4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e74089-5e17-4499-9584-14be35729c2c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2020 - 4 May 2020 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
Not specified
Contact Email
research@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CM MONITOR (BRITAIN THINKS

Further Information

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