Tender

GB-London: CR19077 - Research to Understand the Main Issues That Relate to Design and Consumer Product Safety for Older Citizens

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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Tender

18 Oct 2019 at 16:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services is seeking bids for the contract titled "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 market and economic research and consultancy services. The tender is currently at the open procurement stage, with a deadline for submissions set for Thursday, 7th November 2019, at 11:00. The contract period is expected to start on 2nd December 2019 and conclude on 30th March 2020, with delivery to occur in London, United Kingdom. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £50,000 to £100,000 and follows an open procurement method.

This opportunity presents potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in research and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in consumer product safety, design practices, and market research are encouraged to apply, as the findings from this study aim to enhance the safety of products for older citizens and contribute to the UK's Industrial Strategy aimed at promoting independent living for this demographic. The project also supports ongoing developments in technical standards related to inclusive design, making it a suitable endeavour for firms with a focus on innovation and safety in consumer products.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: 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 is Thursday 07th November 2019 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. 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. It is anticipated that the findings of this work would also support OPSS in the development of relevant technical standards. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad46ca88-2bca-4002-8732-045eccb14c2b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2019 - 30 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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