Planning

Mediation Services for the UK National Contact Point

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

06 Feb 2020 at 08:56

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

31 Jan 2020 at 16:12

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade (DIT) in the United Kingdom is currently planning to procure Mediation Services for the UK National Contact Point. This procurement falls within the industry category of miscellaneous business and business-related services. Key milestones include an engagement end date on 2 March 2020, with a Market Engagement session scheduled for 9 March 2020, and the publication of the Contract Notice anticipated on 11 March 2020. The initial contract period is expected to be two years, with a total estimated value ranging from £60,000 to £100,000 including VAT per year. Services will be delivered in London.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in mediation and dispute resolution services, particularly those accredited by recognised bodies such as ACAS or CEDR. Companies with expertise in the OECD Guidelines, International Labour Organisation (ILO) standards, and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation, as this procurement aims to foster competition and inclusivity in the marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mediation Services for the UK National Contact Point

Notice Description

The Department for International Trade ("DIT") has a requirement for Mediation Services. The UK through its membership of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has made a commitment to have a functioning National Contact Point (NCP) to promote the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (the Guidelines) for responsible business conduct and handle complaints against businesses in relation to the Guidelines. The UK NCP is committed to providing professional mediation services as part of its complaints handling procedure. The person or organisation providing the mediation service must be accredited by any relevant bodies. A knowledge of the OECD Guidelines, International Labour Organisation (ILO) standards and UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights would be an advantage. By offering this service, the UK Government will continue to meet its obligation to provide a complaints process under the OECD Guidelines. The Secretary of State for DIT is the contracting authority responsible for meeting this anticipated requirement. DIT will potentially conduct a Market Engagement session on the 9th March 2020. DIT intends to publish the Contract Notice on the 11th March 2020. It is anticipated the contract shall be for an initial period of 2 years, with contract options to extend. The requirement has an estimated total value of PS60k to PS100k inc-VAT per year and this value includes any available contract option(s).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b29e04a-2ad7-4408-afaf-21355198261b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7788ab1-491b-418f-993b-8658a3b5d87e
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 2020Expired
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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL 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 2AH
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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