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OPSS - Feasibility Study for the Evaluation of the Construction Products Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the procurement process for the "OPSS - Feasibility Study for the Evaluation of the Construction Products Programme." This contract, valued at £165,318, was awarded on 29 January 2025, with the project running from 3 February to 3 October 2025. The initiative falls under the industry category of research services (CPV code: 73110000) and is intended to support the evaluation and safety measures for construction products, influenced by the Grenfell Tower incident. The procurement process followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Deliverables are expected to be relevant to regions including London and the East of England, with key activities time-sensitive to current evaluations. The contracting stage is now in the award update phase, having commenced with a tender initiation.

The project presents potential growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in research and evaluation, particularly those in the SME category or with VCSE status, which the tender suitability supports. RICARDO-AEA LIMITED, a large-scale supplier identified for this contract, signals that businesses with a solid background in technical consulting and data analysis could be well-positioned to engage with similar future opportunities. Given its focus, the tender is well-suited for companies that are agile in addressing regulatory challenges and capable of providing detailed construction product assessments. This engagement offers a platform to influence pivotal regulatory programmes within the UK construction sector, driving both sector safety and business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OPSS - Feasibility Study for the Evaluation of the Construction Products Programme

Notice Description

The project aims to deliver a feasibility study for delivery of the internally scoped monitoring and evaluation plan for the Construction Products regulatory programme, a programme of work designed in response to the Grenfell Tower incident and which exists to ensure the safety and performance of construction products. This specific contract will include initiating data collection and answering certain 'formative' process evaluation questions where these are time-sensitive (for example, where these relate to activities taking place now, which therefore must be evaluated now).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d25215ed-44e6-4414-bf15-dbd234694cf9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/407e3482-b0b8-4a6c-8ced-d17e348c1a25
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,318 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,318 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 3 Oct 2025 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND 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 2DY
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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