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title: "Field Force Logistics and Replenishment (FFLR) Services"
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# Field Force Logistics and Replenishment (FFLR) Services

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6be96ebb-230e-4fde-a068-bc037662db6d

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics is procuring Field Force Logistics and Replenishment (FFLR) Services to support the 2019 Rehearsal and 2021 Census across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period set to end on 27th July 2018. The contract, valued at £3,500,000, will span from 14th December 2018 to 31st December 2021. The procurement follows an open procedure above the threshold, and the services fall within the category of storage and warehousing services.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in logistics, warehousing, and transport services. Companies that can demonstrate their ability to efficiently manage inventory, fulfil delivery requests, and coordinate a flexible supply chain will be well-suited to compete. The scope of work includes the provision of materials and logistical support to approximately 500 field staff during the rehearsal and around 42,000 staff during the census, marking a significant avenue for business growth within the public sector.

## Notice

This is linked to the Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Field Force Logistics, Supplies and Replenishment (FFSLR) Service with the reference 2017/S 055-101690 which was published in the OJEU on 18th March 2017. Please note that the sourcing of the non technical supplies has been removed from the scope of work leading to renaming the Agreement Field Force Logistics and Replenishment (FFLR) Service. To support the 2019 Rehearsal and 2021 Census in England and Wales (E&W) and Northern Ireland (NI), the Field Force Logistics and Replenishment (FFLR) Service (the Services) comprises an outsourced, integrated Service. The Service will equip the Field Force with the Materials they require to undertake their role, and to help deliver the operations as required by the Customer, in order to deliver the Programme and Services as described in thise Specification Document. The objectives of the Service are to: o provide a flexible, secure and assured FFLR Service to ensure the Field Force staff have all provisions they require to undertake their role throughout the operational period for the 2019 Rehearsal and 2021 Census; o deliver the FFLR Service using a collaborative approach with a Supplier who is able to demonstrate confidence, assurance and certainty in the outcomes; and o identify opportunities for wider benefit to be delivered within ONS as a result of the FFLR Service. The scope of the Service comprises six main elements, the Supplier shall: o Receive, store and inventory manage all Material; o Pick and pack all Material in accordance with the Customer Specification; o Deliver all Material to the Field Force by the required dates; o Fulfil all replenishment requests for additional/replacement Material throughout the Operational Period. (England & Wales only); o Collect Material as requested throughout the Operational Period,; and o Sort, recycle and/or arrange for the return or secure destruction of collected Material. There are three groups of Material that will be used by the Field Force: o Non-Technical Material (e.g. stapler, lanyards, clipboards);. o Technical Material (e.g. laptop, printer, mobile phone). o Paper Material (e.g. questionnaires, publicity material, cards). The Supplier will be responsible for the provision of the Services to support the Field Force staff of approximately 500 field staff in the 2019 Rehearsal and approximately 42,000 in the 2021 Census throughout England Wales and Northern Ireland. Additional information: Information will be contained withing the ITT document. ITT to be accessed in the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e2b266-f0ae-43de-8a2e-3a257b809ebd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO15 5RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Fareham |
| Electoral ward | Titchfield |
| Westminster constituency | Hamble Valley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services
- 63122000 - Warehousing services
- 64113000 - Postal services related to parcels
- 79991000 - Stock-control services

## Release History

- 16 May 2018 at 08:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e2b266-f0ae-43de-8a2e-3a257b809ebd
- 15 May 2018 at 14:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e2b266-f0ae-43de-8a2e-3a257b809ebd
- 15 May 2018 at 14:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e2b266-f0ae-43de-8a2e-3a257b809ebd
- 15 May 2018 at 14:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e2b266-f0ae-43de-8a2e-3a257b809ebd
- 15 May 2018 at 14:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e2b266-f0ae-43de-8a2e-3a257b809ebd
- 15 May 2018 at 14:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e2b266-f0ae-43de-8a2e-3a257b809ebd
- 15 May 2018 at 14:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e2b266-f0ae-43de-8a2e-3a257b809ebd
- 15 May 2018 at 14:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e2b266-f0ae-43de-8a2e-3a257b809ebd
- 14 May 2018 at 15:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e2b266-f0ae-43de-8a2e-3a257b809ebd
- 14 May 2018 at 15:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e2b266-f0ae-43de-8a2e-3a257b809ebd
- 14 May 2018 at 15:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e2b266-f0ae-43de-8a2e-3a257b809ebd
- 14 May 2018 at 15:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e2b266-f0ae-43de-8a2e-3a257b809ebd
- 14 May 2018 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e2b266-f0ae-43de-8a2e-3a257b809ebd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e2b266-f0ae-43de-8a2e-3a257b809ebd
  16th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons/aspx/Home

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