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Summary of the contracting process

The ongoing procurement process led by UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) seeks to appoint a provider for Technical and Analytical Chemical Support Services. This tender, identified as FM21251, falls under the services category and is classified under the CPV code for research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method is an open procedure, with key dates including a submission deadline now extended to 26 January 2022 at 11:00 AM (UTC). The delivery addresses for this contract are located in the UK, and the total contract value is estimated at £375,000, covering a duration of up to three years with the option for annual renewals.

This procurement presents exciting opportunities for businesses specialising in technical and analytical chemical services, particularly those with expertise in product safety within non-food and non-medicinal sectors, such as toys, cosmetics, and textiles. Companies offering advisory roles on legislative requirements, product safety testing, or international safety standards could find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. By engaging in this tender, businesses can enhance their visibility and potentially secure long-term contracts while contributing to important consumer safety objectives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

FM21251 - Provision of Technical and Analytical Chemical Support

Notice Description

UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), wish to appoint a provider who can provide Technical and Analytical Chemical Support Services. UK SBS is managing this procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time) (the "Regulations"). This is a Services Contract being procured under Open Procedure Regulations. See section I.3) for access to procurement documentation. UK SBS will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. The access code is P8MSDMRSKF Please note a Prior Information Notice was issued for this tender, the Publication Reference is: 2021/S 000-010956

Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), wish to appoint a provider who can provide Technical and Analytical Chemical Support Services. UK SBS is managing this procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time) (the "Regulations"). Introduction and Summary of Requirements The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) within the Department is seeking to secure expert advice on a variety of issues relating to chemical and mechanical aspects of consumer safety. OPSS policy areas that fall under this contract relate to non-food and non-medicinal products such as toys, cosmetics, childcare articles, textiles, pyrotechnics and aerosol products. The programme of work will cover the following areas: * Advisory role on legislative requirements * Support for product safety legislation in British Standards and related activities in CEN and ISO * Ad hoc chemical advice in relation to product safety testing, enforcement and incidents * International product safety updates and horizon scanning * Programme management This particular OPSS advisory requirement will help to address critical questions on chemical and mechanical aspects of product safety, and/or issues that might arise due to future market developments. The aim of this work is to provide OPSS with robust and objective advice to aid evidence-based decision-making on product safety and ensure timely responses to emerging chemical and mechanical risks, thus strengthening ongoing consumer protection. A brief summary of the requirement has been provided above, please ensure you review the specification for full details of this requirement. All documents relating to this procurement can be found within the Stage One: Overview Section on the Delta eSourcing Portal. This is a Services Contract being procured under Open Procedure Regulations. See section I.3) for access to procurement documentation. UK SBS will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. The access code is P8MSDMRSKF Please note a Prior Information Notice was issued for this tender, the Publication Reference is: 2021/S 000-010956

Renewal: Contract is to be let on a 1 year + 1 year + 1 year basis - 3 years in total.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02feb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030524-2021
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Postcode Area
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

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