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title: "Contract for supporting the Secretary of State in the accreditation and oversight of ADR providers in the UK."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e96b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)"
published: "2021-10-07"
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# Contract for supporting the Secretary of State in the accreditation and oversight of ADR providers in the UK.

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e96b

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is planning to issue a tender for a contract aimed at supporting the Secretary of State in the accreditation and oversight of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) providers within the UK. The tender, titled "Contract for supporting the Secretary of State in the accreditation and oversight of ADR providers in the UK," falls under the general public services category. The proposed contract value is £510,000 and is intended to last for three years with a possibility of extension. The supplier day to discuss the project is scheduled for 26th October 2021, with a future notice expected to be released by 29th October 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in administrative and regulatory support services, particularly those familiar with the ADR landscape and consumer dispute mechanisms. Companies with expertise in mediation, conciliation, and related ADR processes would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could lead to growth through a long-term partnership with BEIS, as the chosen supplier will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and compliance of ADR providers in the non-regulated sector.

## Notice

The Consumer and Competition Policy Directorate (CCP), part of the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), is looking for a service provide to support the Secretary of State in the execution of the Secretary of State's Competent Authority role for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in the non-regulated sector. The provider will provide services of an administrative nature supporting the Secretary of State's performance of a number of statutory functions including the accreditation, oversight, performance management and reporting of ADR bodies in the non-regulated sector. It is proposed the contract will be of three-year duration with a potential option to extend by two additional years in one-year increments.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

BEIS is looking for a partner to support the Secretary of State (SoS) in his role as Competent Authority for ADR in non-regulated sectors. The role of SoS is to approve and oversee bodies offering ADR used in disputes between businesses and consumers. The service provider will administer and support performance of these functions. ADR applies to the settlement of consumer disputes outside of court. This can include negotiation, conciliation, mediation, and arbitration. These can often be quicker and cheaper than the courts, leading to more satisfactory solutions for both parties. The Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes (Competent Authorities and Information) Regulations 2015 set standards ADR providers must meet in order to be approved. They also appoint a competent authority to approve such applications and monitor their performance. Regulators act as competent authority in regulated sectors. Elsewhere, SoS acts as generic competent authority. Additional information: In order to provide prospective suppliers with the opportunity to gain more detail on the project and identify potential partners, BEIS are holding a Supplier Day via MS Teams on Tuesday 26th October 2021 from 15.00-16.00. Interested organisations please contact Jason Cole (jason.cole@beis.gov.uk) to reserve your place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025085-2021 |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £510,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75110000 - General public services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2021 at 15:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025085-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=630524992
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy

## Provenance

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