--- title: "Census Field Force Supplies, Logistics and Replenishment (FFSLR) Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-77833254-a809-424f-a24e-b696590fe165" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-77833254-a809-424f-a24e-b696590fe165" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77833254-a809-424f-a24e-b696590fe165.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77833254-a809-424f-a24e-b696590fe165.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS" published: "2017-07-28" --- # Census Field Force Supplies, Logistics and Replenishment (FFSLR) Services Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77833254-a809-424f-a24e-b696590fe165 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-77833254-a809-424f-a24e-b696590fe165) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77833254-a809-424f-a24e-b696590fe165.json) ## Summary The Office for National Statistics is currently planning a tender for "Census Field Force Supplies, Logistics and Replenishment (FFSLR) Services", aimed at providing essential materials for the 2021 Census Transformation Programme. This procurement falls under the industry category of office supplies and related services, including road transport and storage solutions, covering locations in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Key milestones include an engagement end date set for 23 February 2018, with the formal Procurement Pack expected to be released in November 2017. Interested suppliers are encouraged to review the draft requirements and provide feedback to help finalise the specifications. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in logistics, supply chain management, and office supplies. Companies specialising in non-technical and technical materials, as well as printing and distribution services, are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The engagement process allows suppliers to influence the tender's requirements, making it beneficial for those seeking to expand their role in public sector procurement. This collaborative approach fosters a competitive environment that can lead to growth and sustained partnerships with the Office for National Statistics. ## Notice The Office for National Statistics ("ONS" or "the Authority") is currently developing the services for the delivery of the 2021 Census Transformation Programme ("Programme"). Included in this Programme is the procurement of a Field Force Supplies, Logistics and Replenishment Service ("FFSLR Service") covering England and Wales (E&W) and Northern Ireland (NI). The FFSLR Service comprises an outsourced, integrated service to equip the Field Force with the Materials they require to undertake their role, and to help deliver the operations as required by the Authority. The Supplier shall: * Source and procure all Non-Technical Material required by the Field Force. * Receive, store and inventory manage all Material. * Pick and pack all Material in accordance with the Authority Specification. * Deliver all Material to the Field Force by the required dates. * Fulfill all replenishment requests for additional/replacement Material throughout the Operational Period for E&W only. * Collect Material as requested throughout the Operational Period. * 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: * Non-Technical Material (e.g. stapler, lanyards, clipboards). * Technical Material (e.g. laptop, printer, mobile phone). * Paper Material (e.g. questionnaires, publicity material, cards). ONS is providing any interested supplier with an 'early view' of the draft requirements and specific supporting information with a request for suppliers to review and provide commentary and feedback on them prior to the Authority's formal issue of the Procurement Pack/ITT which is currently planned to be released in November 2017. This is being carried out in order to assist in finalising the Authority's requirements, whilst enabling all interested suppliers to engage with the Authority in ensuring the requirements are realistic, relevant and attractive. The attached Letter and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) contain further information and instruction. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51afa8eb-c1ea-468a-b6b1-801a8f8728ba | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS | | Locality | FAREHAM | | 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 - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 30192000 - Office supplies - 60100000 - Road transport services - 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services - 79824000 - Printing and distribution services - 79991000 - Stock-control services ## Release History - 28 Jul 2017 at 14:10 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51afa8eb-c1ea-468a-b6b1-801a8f8728ba ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51afa8eb-c1ea-468a-b6b1-801a8f8728ba 28th July 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe6c3a02-15c1-4885-bf77-5a9fe36b9f4e Invitation and instructions to review specifications - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cae42a6e-1393-4c9a-888d-26e495c5d499 Non Disclosure Agreement for signature and return ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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