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title: "New Operating Model for Animals in Science Regulation Unit (ASRU)"
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# New Operating Model for Animals in Science Regulation Unit (ASRU)

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dca38234-faf1-477c-8a95-27030926cde8

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## Summary

The Home Office has awarded a contract for the co-design of a new operating model for Animals in Science Regulation Unit (ASRU) to PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS LLP. The contract, valued at £597,090, falls under the Research and development services and related consultancy services industry category. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 17th July 2023 to 17th November 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services and consultancy sector to participate in designing a regulatory-compliant operating model for ASRU. Companies with expertise in this area would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The award was made on 11th August 2023, and the tender period ended on 6th April 2023, indicating that the procurement process has been completed.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for the award of contract to co-design options for a new operating model for ASRU which is aligned with regulatory best practice, the legal requirements in ASPA, and the strategic direction set by the Minister through the ASRP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7096b7e-2953-4b99-a95f-ca560dee2886 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2023 - 17 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £597,090 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £597,090 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2023 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7096b7e-2953-4b99-a95f-ca560dee2886
- 5 Sep 2023 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbdf7baa-7790-476f-8afa-eaae638c24d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7096b7e-2953-4b99-a95f-ca560dee2886
  5th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbdf7baa-7790-476f-8afa-eaae638c24d1
  5th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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