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FM21166 - An analysis of the risks presented by construction products

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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29 Nov 2021 at 11:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a tender titled "FM21166 - An analysis of the risks presented by construction products" initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) on behalf of the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS). This procurement is classified under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services and is set in the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 31st August 2021, with the formal contract award being made on 5th November 2021, and the contract period running from 20th September 2021 to 25th February 2022. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, which allows for broad participation by potential suppliers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in research and consultancy, specifically those with expertise in risk analysis related to construction products. Companies specialising in engineering services, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance within the construction industry would be well-suited to submit competitive bids. Participation in this procurement can enhance the visibility of such businesses and enable them to engage with government initiatives aimed at ensuring high standards in construction practices, thereby fostering business growth and further collaborations in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FM21166 - An analysis of the risks presented by construction products

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 31st August 2021 at 11.00am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is in the process of becoming the National Regulator executing the statutory responsibility on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) Secretary of State, for Construction Products for the whole of the UK. Once the Building Safety Bill receives Royal Assent (2022/2023) OPSS will promote, encourage and enforce good practice in the construction industry and will be responsible for ensuring products used in buildings are the right quality and that robust, effective regulatory action is taken against serious weaknesses and poor practice. The purpose of this tender is to procure research and a report on "risk" in terms of construction products so that OPSS can develop a profile of the risks presented, how / where they occur, who creates them, and how they might best be addressed. The objective is for OPSS to gain a detailed insight and understanding in order to enable the Office to establish a robust risk identification and control strategy. 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: T4AGPUQ7JF 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a04b634-f948-4938-a25f-b4af9f1b0810
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2021 - 11 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

TOTAL FLOW

Further Information

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