Award

RE21425 - Prostaglandins - Literature review, market analysis, analytical method development and testing - Invitation to Quote

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

24 Dec 2021 at 14:14

Award Notice
Tender

19 Nov 2021 at 16:23

Tender Notice
Planning

29 Sep 2021 at 09:07

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 Sep 2021 at 11:14

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) seeking a supplier for the project titled "RE21425 - Prostaglandins - Literature review, market analysis, analytical method development and testing." This contract falls under the research and development consultancy services industry and is to be conducted in the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender stage having concluded on 10th December 2021. The value of the contract is set at £30,000 and is scheduled to commence on 3rd January 2022, lasting until 30th September 2022.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly research and consultancy firms that specialise in market analysis and method development within the scientific sector. Companies capable of conducting literature reviews and market studies, as well as developing analytical methods for chemical detection, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the public sector focus and the expected engagement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this is a promising chance for such businesses to expand their reach within the public procurement sphere.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RE21425 - Prostaglandins - Literature review, market analysis, analytical method development and testing - Invitation to Quote

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 10th December 2021 at 11:00 am 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 is looking to appoint a supplier to undertake: 1. Literature review and market analysis- A literature review covering prostaglandins in consumer products as well the currently available test methods for their detection and quantification. The contractor should also undertake analysis of the UK market, utilising the information identified in the literature review to provide a comprehensive market analysis as to the prevalence of prostaglandins in consumer products. 2. Method development - The development of a method suitable for the detection and quantification of the prostaglandin chemical/chemicals identified as those of interest. Option here to engage with other test houses, to determine the repeatability of the test method. 3. Product procurement and testing - working with OPSS, products will be identified from online and high street vendors for testing. The contractor will then undertake testing using the developed methods. The contractor will produce data tables for this, which will also be captured in the draft report (below) 4. Draft and final report - The contractor will capture all the other outputs in a final report and make recommendations regarding the findings and areas for future research. If you are interested in reviewing more about this requirement, due to the sensitive nature, you will be required to complete and signa copy of the Non-Disclosure Contract which cant be found within the Attachments section of this notice. Once signed and submitted through the Delta eSourcing portal (details of portal link and access code can be found below), you will then be added into the main procurement where full tender information is available. 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: VR2VZ93342 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/553a2dbc-1781-48af-b1fc-c88c350855ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

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
24 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 6-12 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

LGC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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