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Delivery of the European Consumer Centre Services (ECCS)

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)

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24 May 2019 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded a contract for the "Delivery of the European Consumer Centre Services (ECCS)" to the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. This contract, valued at approximately £148,360, will be active from July 1, 2019, to December 1, 2020, providing essential consumer advice and support for UK consumers dealing with cross-border issues. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the announcement published on May 24, 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in service provision, especially those with expertise in consumer rights and cross-border transactions. Companies that specialize in consumer advisory services, legal counsel, or those with a strong understanding of consumer protection regulations across Europe would be particularly well-suited to compete. The collaborative nature of the ECCS service may also encourage partnerships among firms to enhance their competitive edge in meeting the contract's requirements.

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Notice Title

Delivery of the European Consumer Centre Services (ECCS)

Notice Description

BEIS will award a contract to Chartered Trading Standards Institute to continue delivery of the ECCS from July 2019 to December 2020. The ECCS runs a website and phone helpline providing information and advice to UK consumers looking to access a service or services from a trader based in another Member State. Consumer advisors, with wide knowledge of consumer rights legislation, provide advice and information to consumers on cross-border issues, by phone and email. It is provided in accordance with the Services Directive 2006/123/EC. The contract covers the cost of running the service only. The ECCS provides: general information on the requirements applicable in other Member States in relation to accessing or exercising service activities, in particular those relating to consumer protection; general information on the means of redress available in the event of a dispute between service provider and recipient; and contact details of organisations from which assistance can be sought.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3592a02-45f9-402b-8efc-ead4606fdf60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dedd694f-3db2-4684-804a-51e1727b94c3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75110000 - General public services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£148,360 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,360 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 1 Dec 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.meldrum@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CHARTERED TRADING STANDARDS INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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