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title: "CR20082 - Methodology for a value-for-money assessment of OPSS activity by measuring consumer and business detriment avoided from removal of unsafe and non compliant goods from the UK market"
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# CR20082 - Methodology for a value-for-money assessment of OPSS activity by measuring consumer and business detriment avoided from removal of unsafe and non compliant goods from the UK market

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b919a908-5855-45b2-8ec1-562d32d39f0b

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## Summary

The public procurement process was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the project titled "CR20082 - Methodology for a value-for-money assessment of OPSS activity by measuring consumer and business detriment avoided from removal of unsafe and non-compliant goods from the UK market." This project falls under the research services category and is located in Swindon, England. The procurement method used was selective, executed as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the contracting process reaching the award stage. The contract period commenced on 9th November 2020 and concluded on 7th May 2021, with an award issued on 14th April 2021 for a total value of £78,213.15.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those that can offer methodologies or tools for assessing product safety and compliance in the UK market. Companies with expertise in consumer protection assessment, data analysis, and regulatory compliance would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) targeting the public sector can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the realm of government contracts.

## Notice

**THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION** This was awarded under Crown Commercial Services Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System RM6018. Background: The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) was created in January 2018 by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Responsibilities of The Office include: a. Giving detailed advice on the interpretation of safety related regulations and sits on many standards making committees. b. Responding to incidents where the safety of a consumer product is called into question. c. Offering policy advice to HMG on product safety issues. d. Enforcement of a wide range of other product standards and regulations, including Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), Ivory and Conflict Mineral regulations. e. Support of businesses through an expanded "Primary Authority" scheme to act as a single point of information for a wide variety of regulations impacting business. f. The work of the former national Measurement Organisation is also within the Office, which brings a world class test and measurement capability. Deliverables The Consultant will be expected to submit the following deliverables: * A final report, containing: o A discussion of their research along the four parts of the Suggested Methodology (above). o A robust methodology for assessing consumer and business detriment tackled by the Ports and Borders programme. o (if required) assumptions needed to make the model function in the absence of complete data. It is our intention to publish the final report. * An interim report, covering initial findings under the same headings as those in the final report. * A presentation to OPSS colleagues of findings, targeted at a non-technical audience. * A bespoke quantitative estimation model which adopts the methodology contained in the final report. This model should: o be built in Microsoft Excel, o subscribe to spreadsheet modelling best practice, o have minimal sections locked down for editing o contain instructions on refreshing the data inputs for OPSS analysts to update when necessary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ee945c6-d031-43f7-b0e4-75aa9c57d65d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2020 - 7 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,213 |
| 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 1FF |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LONDON ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2021 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ee945c6-d031-43f7-b0e4-75aa9c57d65d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ee945c6-d031-43f7-b0e4-75aa9c57d65d
  14th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/ccf78666-b0a4-48c9-bd4b-270a7c61d670
  Contract Terms
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/1d9cbca2-1b4c-4fe8-b1a0-b4378c4b8e72
  Letter of Appointment

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