Notice Information
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.
Notice Details
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
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- 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
Buyer & Supplier
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
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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