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title: "PS21034 - Framework for Consumer Research on Product Safety Issues"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bf79"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)"
published: "2021-06-23"
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# PS21034 - Framework for Consumer Research on Product Safety Issues

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bf79

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "PS21034 - Framework for Consumer Research on Product Safety Issues" is being initiated by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), with a planned budget of £245,000. This project falls under the research services category and will be conducted in London, specifically at 1 Victoria Street, SW1H 0ET. Currently, this tender is in the planning stage, and the framework is expected to last for four years, aiming to appoint up to three suppliers to undertake consumer research related to product safety, likely involving online surveys and focus groups. A Supplier Day is scheduled for 5 July 2021, providing an opportunity to gain insights into the project before the registration deadline of 2 July 2021 at 15:00.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market research and consumer insights, particularly those with capabilities in conducting online surveys and focus groups. Suppliers that can demonstrate experience in ad-hoc research and adaptability to respond quickly to emerging issues will find themselves particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. The involvement in this framework as a ranked supplier not only promises direct engagement with governmental sectors but also the potential for ongoing work over the framework's four-year duration, supporting long-term business growth and diversification in public sector contracts.

## Notice

UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) on behalf of The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), wishes to establish a Framework for the provision of Consumer Research on Product Safety Issues. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) are looking to appoint suppliers to be able to undertake ad-hoc consumer research relating to product safety. This is likely to involve online surveys and focus groups. The duration of this Framework will be for 4 years. It is intended that there will be 3 suppliers awarded to this Framework. These awarded suppliers will be ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd based of the scores awarded from this completion of this procurement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) are looking to appoint suppliers to be able to undertake ad-hoc consumer research relating to product safety. This is likely to involve online surveys and focus groups. It is envisaged the framework would be for four years. The aim is to enable consumer insight and evidence to feed into emerging consumer issues, relevant to OPSS, in a timely and responsive manner. It is therefore proposed to tender for up to 3 economic operators to participate in a framework to provide ad-hoc market research on a call-off basis. The framework will provide OPSS the flexibility to conduct ad-hoc consumer research in response to emerging events and policies. It will also enable the quick, easy and cost-effective generation of insight and early learning to inform policy and communications. Additional information: In order to provide prospective suppliers with the opportunity to gain more detail on the project, BEIS are holding a Supplier Day via MS Teams on 5 July 2021 from 11.00-12.00. Interested organisations please contact, professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk quoting PS21034 Framework for Consumer Research on Product Safety Standard Issues in the subject header along with details of attendees; full name, title, email address and contact telephone number. The deadline for registration is 15:00, On Friday 2nd July 2021. Supplier Day Agenda * Introductions to OPSS and OPSS analysis * Aims of the contract * Requirements of the contract * Example call off projects * Procurement process * Q&A and close

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014342-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £245,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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 | TLI32 Westminster |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2021 at 15:35 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014342-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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