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title: "OPSS - Bespoke Construction Products"
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# OPSS - Bespoke Construction Products

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02cd98fe-7b1e-4c53-8d1b-e6cfef73c151

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade has completed a procurement process for a research project on Bespoke Construction Products, under the title "OPSS - Bespoke Construction Products". This contract addresses research and development consultancy services, aiming to understand industry practices and regulatory compliance for bespoke construction products. The process follows a selective procurement method, with the contract being a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage was in the award phase as of 1st November 2024, with the contract set to run from 14th October 2024 to 13th August 2025, covering various geographical locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. The total value of the contract is £131,825.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, particularly those proficient in the construction industry. SMEs are specifically encouraged to participate, aligning well with the suitability criteria outlined for this project. Companies with expertise in regulatory compliance and practical application of construction product regulations may find this contract advantageous for growth. The procurement was awarded to the Centre for Strategy and Evaluation Services LLP, indicating a preference for established firms with substantial capability in delivering research-focused projects.

## Notice

A contract to conduct a research project to provide OPSS with understanding around Bespoke Construction Products. The project will help OPSS to understand how the industry interprets Construction Product regulations from a practical perspective, the overall usage of these products and how these products are specified for use. The Contract is for a period of 10 months with the project being carried out in 4 phases

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dceee24-b0ae-4bc2-ac25-9becb31c707c |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 13 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £131,825 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £131,825 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRE FOR STRATEGY AND EVALUATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2024 at 07:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dceee24-b0ae-4bc2-ac25-9becb31c707c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dceee24-b0ae-4bc2-ac25-9becb31c707c
  1st November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d08c1fa9-4848-4230-996d-37d7e7418517
  Contract with Redactions

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