Planning

Toxicology and Epidemiology Review Services

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Planning

22 Oct 2024 at 10:23

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is currently in the planning stage of procuring "Toxicology and Epidemiology Review Services." This procurement process, classified under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73200000), aims to assess human health risks of chemicals in the environment for three Government Advisory Committees. The process is slated as an Open Tender, set to be published in November 2024, with key engagement activities concluding by 31 October 2024. Located in London, UKHSA envisages an initial contract term of 36 months, extendable up to a total of 6 years, with a budget cap of £1.9m.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those adept in delivering comprehensive toxicological and epidemiological reviews. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to bid, either independently or as consortia. The requirement's technical nature implies that collaborative bids, either through associations or subcontracting arrangements, could be advantageous. By emphasising technical ability and proportionate participation requirements, this tender appeals to a broad range of potential suppliers, promoting innovation and expertise within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Toxicology and Epidemiology Review Services

Notice Description

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) wishes to inform the market of their intention to procure services to prepare and present comprehensive toxicological and/or epidemiological reviews that support the assessment of human health risks of chemicals in the environment for three independent Government Advisory Committees. A draft Statement of Requirements can be accessed via this link: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/Sr000000QhKf/FTyRtrh5fZ0Adrb0VxLWv89566dqdHHQj226tqVDYg0 The current proposal is to procure these services via an Open Tender published Nov 24 for a Public Contract with an initial term of 36 months plus options to extend for 3 further 12-month periods, budget and performance dependant, up to a maximum of 6 years or until the maximum contract value of PS1.9m is reached. Please note that details of the assessment criteria will be issued with the Invitation to Tender Pack. The Authority is aware that this requirement is very technically demanding and niche and may not be best delivered by a single Economic Operator so would take this opportunity to alert the market to our willingness to consider bids from groups of economic operators bidding with a lead or a bidder proposing a broad range of associate or sub-contractor delivering services. In alignment with the UKHSA SME Action Plan, we aim for the minimum requirements for participation to be proportionate and focused on Technical ability If you feel there is any key information missing from this document that would inform or improve a potential tender, you can email researchsurveillance.cp@ukhsa.gov.uk referencing LSRS352/ C308768 Toxicology and Epidemiology Review Services. Your feedback will not be responded to individually but will be incorporated into the final Statement of Requirement issued with the Contract Notice. Disclaimer UKHSA will not be responsible for any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of your response If a response is not received this will have no impact on your ability to participate in the procurement process in the future, UKHSA will not enter into contracts based on replies to this PIN. If you have any feedback, please email researchsurveillance.cp@ukhsa.gov.uk by 3pm 31st October 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c908e8d2-0526-43ec-a389-79ab4fd3b272
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc1557e-785f-494e-8524-e41eb39a4b4b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2024Expired
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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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