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title: "MHCLG - Fire Safety Research; Means of Escape for Disabled People - Contract"
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# MHCLG - Fire Safety Research; Means of Escape for Disabled People - Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed20036e-cd83-4c16-8f23-6960749918d2

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "MHCLG - Fire Safety Research; Means of Escape for Disabled People," awarded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) based in London, England. This research contract, classified under CPV code 73000000 (Research and development services and related consultancy services), aims to assess provisions in Approved Document B and enhance guidance for means of escape for disabled individuals. The contract, amounting to £129,951, was awarded following a selective procurement method via a mini competition under the CCS - Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System. It commenced on 22nd June 2020 and is expected to conclude on 21st August 2021. While the tender period ended on 27th May 2020, the contract has been published for transparency purposes after its award on 13th June 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research, safety consultancy, and policy analysis, particularly those specialising in fire safety regulations and accessibility for disabled individuals. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, or social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, as they can provide innovative solutions and tailored services. As the project aims to develop robust data to inform future policy changes, companies with a strong background in regulatory compliance and practical experience in safety solutions for disabled people may find attractive avenues for collaboration or future projects arising from this research initiative.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and is published for transparency purposes. MHCLG is responsible for Government policy relating to housing, planning and building, local growth, local government, integration and community cohesion. Its job is to create great places to live and work right across the country. It is a ministerial department, supported by 13 agencies and public bodies. Research contract to assess the current provisions in Approved Document B (ADB) and review alternative approaches in providing means of escape for disabled people. This aim of the project is to ensure ADB provides adequate guidance to meet the minimum requirements under Schedule 1 of Part B1 of the Building Regulations 2010. The project will develop robust data and evidence that will enable MHCLG to support future policy decisions for possible improvements, simplification, and changes of guidance so that people can have confidence in the regulatory standards. This contract has been awarded following a mini competition under the CCS - Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) ref RM6018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b65e9c5-7a9e-45a8-b2f0-62e47d3c7df3 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2020 - 21 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £129,951 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,951 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRE GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2020 at 17:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b65e9c5-7a9e-45a8-b2f0-62e47d3c7df3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b65e9c5-7a9e-45a8-b2f0-62e47d3c7df3
  17th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0655f436-cd71-4296-b78d-5563efdf3d4a
  CPD-004-120-201; Letter-of-appointment_CF v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15a88091-d113-4a29-959d-f91c27c02328
  CPD_004_120_201; Attachment 3 - Statement of Requirements_CF v1.0

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government

## Provenance

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