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title: "UK SBS CR19077 - Research to Understand the Main Issues That Relate to Design and Consumer Product Safety for Older Citizens"
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# UK SBS CR19077 - Research to Understand the Main Issues That Relate to Design and Consumer Product Safety for Older Citizens

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-823baacf-938b-4a4a-b81e-71efabd97f4c

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited conducted an open tender titled "UK SBS CR19077 - Research to Understand the Main Issues That Relate to Design and Consumer Product Safety for Older Citizens." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy. The contract addresses the safety of consumer products for older citizens and aims to enhance inclusive design practices. The tender period concluded on 7th November 2019, and the contract was awarded on 19th December 2019. The subsequent contract period runs from 6th January 2020 to 4th May 2020, with a total contract value of £71,750.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and product safety, particularly those specialising in consumer product design for vulnerable groups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on market research, consumer safety, or inclusive design practices will be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts aligns with the UK's Industrial Strategy goal to enhance independent living for older citizens, thereby potentially broadening market reach and fostering innovation in the design and consultancy sectors.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids was Thursday, 11th November 2019 at 11:00am. Brief Description of Requirement The aim of this work is to understand how the safety of consumer products used by older citizens and other vulnerable groups can be improved through good design practise. The objective of this work is to provide an evidence base for OPSS to understand the main issues that relate to inclusive design and consumer product safety. This project will also contribute to the evidence base for the Ageing Society Grand Challenge identified in the UK's Industrial Strategy, which has the objective of providing 5 more years of independent living by 2035. This contract was awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the Invitation to Quote document. Additional information: About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e74089-5e17-4499-9584-14be35729c2c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 4 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,750 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CM MONITOR (BRITAIN THINKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2020 at 16:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e74089-5e17-4499-9584-14be35729c2c
- 24 Jan 2020 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e74089-5e17-4499-9584-14be35729c2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e74089-5e17-4499-9584-14be35729c2c
  23rd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ebb888d4-f4c3-4ac1-8e2a-de7bee59da04
  CR19077 - S1 Services Purchasing Contract-Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/30a8d3e0-58fc-4b01-a568-f32eb2e2d2cc

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