--- title: "FM21134 - Provision of Technical and Analytical Chemical Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cadb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02cadb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02cadb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02cadb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY" published: "2021-07-21" --- # FM21134 - Provision of Technical and Analytical Chemical Support Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cadb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02cadb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02cadb.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS), acting on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the Provision of Technical and Analytical Chemical Support Services, valued at £375,000. This procurement falls under the services category and aims to provide expert advice related to consumer safety encompassing various products, including toys and cosmetics. Interested suppliers should submit their responses by 26th August 2021 at 11:00 AM via the Delta eSourcing Portal. The procurement is being conducted according to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 using an open procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical and analytical services, particularly those with expertise in chemical safety and product compliance. Suppliers that are well-suited to compete would include consultancy firms that offer advisory roles on legislative requirements, product testing, and safety legislation, as well as those experienced in managing safety standards in consumer goods. Engaging in this contract could lead to further collaboration with government agencies and expansion into related sectors focused on product safety and regulatory compliance. ## Notice UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), wish to appoint a provider who can provide Technical and Analytical Chemical Support Services. UK SBS is managing this procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time) (the "Regulations"). This is a Services Contract being procured under Open Procedure Regulations. See section I.3) for access to procurement documentation. UK SBS will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. The access code is 38W9P3BR5Z Please note a Prior Information Notice was issued for this tender, the Publication Reference is: 2021/S 000-010956 ### Lot Information Lot 1 UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), wish to appoint a provider who can provide Technical and Analytical Chemical Support Services. UK SBS is managing this procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time) (the "Regulations"). Introduction and Summary of Requirements The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) within the Department is seeking to secure expert advice on a variety of issues relating to chemical and mechanical aspects of consumer safety. OPSS policy areas that fall under this contract relate to non-food and non-medicinal products such as toys, cosmetics, childcare articles, textiles, pyrotechnics and aerosol products. The programme of work will cover the following areas: * Advisory role on legislative requirements * Support for product safety legislation in British Standards and related activities in CEN and ISO * Ad hoc chemical advice in relation to product safety testing, enforcement and incidents * International product safety updates and horizon scanning * Programme management This particular OPSS advisory requirement will help to address critical questions on chemical and mechanical aspects of product safety, and/or issues that might arise due to future market developments. The aim of this work is to provide OPSS with robust and objective advice to aid evidence-based decision-making on product safety and ensure timely responses to emerging chemical and mechanical risks, thus strengthening ongoing consumer protection. A brief summary of the requirement has been provided above, please ensure you review the specification for full details of this requirement. All documents relating to this procurement can be found within the Stage One: Overview Section on the Delta eSourcing Portal. This is a Services Contract being procured under Open Procedure Regulations. See section I.3) for access to procurement documentation. UK SBS will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. The access code is 38W9P3BR5Z Please note a Prior Information Notice was issued for this tender, the Publication Reference is: 2021/S 000-010956 Renewal: Contract is to be let on a 1 year + 1 year + 1 year basis - 3 years in total. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017261-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £375,000 | | Lots value | £375,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 21 Jul 2021 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017261-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com - https://uksbs.deltaesourcing.com - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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