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PS21163 - Review of Product Safety on Online Marketplaces - RAF053/2122

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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07 Sep 2021 at 16:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking proposals for the project titled "PS21163 - Review of Product Safety on Online Marketplaces - RAF053/2122". This tender, classified under research and development consultancy services, aims to explore the operational dynamics of online marketplaces and third-party sellers to combat the sale of unsafe products online. The tender period closed on 28 September 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 25 October 2021 and conclude by 25 March 2022. The estimated value of the contract is £85,000, located in London (postal code SW1H 0ET), and it has been procured through an open process.

This opportunity presents a significant potential for business growth, especially for organisations experienced in digital solutions, product safety, and market research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contract has been designated suitable for them. Businesses with expertise in developing technical strategies, understanding regulatory frameworks around product safety, and innovative digital platforms for enforcement will find this tender ideally aligned to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS21163 - Review of Product Safety on Online Marketplaces - RAF053/2122

Notice Description

This project will aim to understand how OMPs, ITPS and existing tools/enforcement operate in order to more clearly define the problem and identify options for a digital solution. It will review OMPs, including their operational/technical workings and the interactions between OMPs, Independent Third-Party Sellers (ITPS) and products to identify potential options for a digital solution which could combat the sale of unsafe products online. The aim of this project is to examine the potential for developing a digital solution to combat the sale of unsafe products online and to determine the requirements for such a solution. This should be achieved by examining OMPs, ITPS and products sold online from a product safety enforcement perspective, with a view to then applying this knowledge into developing technical approaches to combating the sale of unsafe products online. The outputs from the research will also inform other related OPSS activities in this space, including through identifying where technical approaches may not be the most effective approach. 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: GVABG2X393 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
ocds-b5fd17-f8673bf6-6d91-42e5-8126-94a16ae61ca2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e67efbee-8f6c-400a-9649-4efcda57ed1d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

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
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,429 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
24 Oct 2021 - 25 Mar 2022 1-6 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 1FL
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

OXFORD BROOKES ENTERPRISES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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