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Understanding Barriers to UK Product Safety Testing Market and Engagement with EU CABs to encourage expansion into UK market

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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06 Sep 2021 at 09:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, involves a tender titled "Understanding Barriers to UK Product Safety Testing Market and Engagement with EU CABs to encourage expansion into UK market." This process is categorised under market and economic research and took place in the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £60,000, was awarded on 20th August 2021 and is set to commence on 6th September 2021, concluding on 7th February 2022. This acquisition was conducted via a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in market research and product safety testing. Companies that provide services to help Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs), as well as SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, would be ideal candidates to engage in this procurement process. By participating, businesses can contribute to enhancing the UK product safety testing landscape while potentially expanding their market presence in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Understanding Barriers to UK Product Safety Testing Market and Engagement with EU CABs to encourage expansion into UK market

Notice Description

Procurement to commission the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) to work with Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) to understand barriers faced when looking at entering into the UK product safety testing market, and to encourage more EU CABs to expand in to the UK market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-885fc12e-4d9c-49e2-b0ab-9934f9a73212
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58d8184e-dba2-437a-b566-ab03627682c3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2021 - 7 Feb 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
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK ACCREDITATION SERVICE

Further Information

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