Planning

Market Engagement for Specialist Science and Contingency Services

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Planning

25 Jul 2023 at 07:32

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization, Defra Network eTendering Portal, has issued a planned tender titled "Market Engagement for Specialist Science and Contingency Services" in the services industry category of research and development. This tender aims to validate draft specifications and assess market capacity for future activities. Interested parties must register by emailing sscs@defra.gov.uk before 31st July 2023, to participate in this opportunity for potential contract awards.

This tender by Defra presents a growth opportunity for businesses that provide scientific evidence, environmental protection, consultancy services, and research and development within the UK region. Companies with expertise in environmental services, marine research, and business consultancy are well-suited to compete. The tender process is currently in the planning stage, offering interested businesses the chance to engage with Defra and demonstrate their capabilities for potential contract awards.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement for Specialist Science and Contingency Services

Notice Description

This notice is for information only and is not a call for competition. Defra reserves the right not to enter a formal procurement process and not proceed with any contract award. The purpose of this next round of market engagement is to a) validate the draft specifications and b) determine whether there is capacity and capability in the market to carry out these activities to the required throughput and quality and within the timescales indicated. Participants will be required to sign a two-way Non-Disclosure Agreement. Interested parties should send an email to sscs@defra.gov.uk by 17:00 (GMT) on 31st July 2023, indicating their wish for inclusion.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Defra currently operates a framework contract providing scientific evidence and services to support its policy making and operational responsibilities including emergency response capabilities in relation to food and the environment. The contract is also used by other government departments, including but not limited to the Food Standards Agency, Welsh Government and the Home Office. This framework is due to expire 31st March 2025. Any new provider must have the ability to deliver reliable, high-quality business and scientific services competitively; well-proven transition and transformational capabilities within challenging timeframes; and possess a vision and commitment to enhance relevant scientific capability into the future. The seamless continuation of services is essential due to statutory requirements, and Defra therefore must have a supplier that has the required capabilities in place within the timescales outlined in the Specification.
Interested parties can register to participate by emailing sscs@defra.gov.uk ensuring that 'Specialist Science and Contingency Services ME Session 3' is included in the subject of the email. Please provide details of your organisation, the names, emails and job titles of who will be participating and we will email a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) for you to sign and return. The NDA is non-negotiable. This notice is for information only and will help determine the procurement strategy for provision of the services to Defra. This is not a call for competition. Defra reserves the right not to enter a formal procurement process and not proceed with any contract award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e9d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021385-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

73112000 - Marine research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79311300 - Survey analysis services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79420000 - Management-related services

80000000 - Education and training services

85200000 - Veterinary services

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

90712200 - Forest conservation strategy planning

90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

90715000 - Pollution investigation services

90720000 - Environmental protection

90721000 - Environmental safety services

90721300 - Food or feed contamination protection services

90721400 - Genetic resources protection services

90721700 - Endangered species protection services

90721800 - Natural risks or hazards protection services

90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sscs@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000603900

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

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