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title: "Contract for the Provision of Research Services - Means of Escape, Residential Buildings."
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# Contract for the Provision of Research Services - Means of Escape, Residential Buildings.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d86294e0-a1b9-4d7e-ad0e-e82cc2578193

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government seeking to award a contract titled "Contract for the Provision of Research Services - Means of Escape, Residential Buildings". This contract, valued at £386,480, falls within the research and development services category and specifically targets services related to fire safety in residential buildings. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method using a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period concluding on 13 October 2020. The contract period spans from 23 November 2020 to 22 February 2022, and the delivery location is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in fire safety research and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in fire safety measures, risk assessments, and residential building compliance would be well-suited to compete for such tenders. Engaging in this contract can not only enhance their portfolio but also open avenues for future collaborations within the sector.

## Notice

Contract for Fire Research Services covering Means of Escape from Residential Buildings. This service was procured under a fully competitive procedure whereby all suppliers registered) on the CCS Research DPS RM6018 (in which there were in excess of 300) were invited to submit a bid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6597dcf0-c05f-4163-8950-2cc4be330619 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2020 - 22 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £386,480 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £386,480 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OFR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2021 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6597dcf0-c05f-4163-8950-2cc4be330619

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6597dcf0-c05f-4163-8950-2cc4be330619
  24th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3279ccef-7f83-4563-8e1c-c8a1692cbeef

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