Market Engagement for Specialist Science and Contingency Services

Concepts

• research and development
• defra
• specialist science and contingency services
• consultancy services
• seamless continuation of services
• scientific services
• purpose of this next round of market engagement
• market engagement
• provision of the services
• specialist science

Location

United Kingdom:

Description

This notice is for information only and is not a call for competition. Defra reserves the right not to enter a formal procurement process and not proceed with any contract award. The purpose of this next round of market engagement is to a) validate the draft specifications and b) determine whether there is capacity and capability in the market to carry out these activities to the required throughput and quality and within the timescales indicated.

Total Quantity or Scope

Defra currently operates a framework contract providing scientific evidence and services to support its policy making and operational responsibilities including emergency response capabilities in relation to food and the environment. The contract is also used by other government departments, including but not limited to the Food Standards Agency, Welsh Government and the Home Office. This framework is due to expire 31st March 2025. Any new provider must have the ability to deliver reliable, high-quality business and scientific services competitively; well-proven transition and transformational capabilities within challenging timeframes; and possess a vision and commitment to enhance relevant scientific capability into the future. The seamless continuation of services is essential due to statutory requirements, and Defra therefore must have a supplier that has the required capabilities in place within the timescales outlined in the Specification.Interested parties can register to participate by emailing sscs@defra.gov.uk ensuring that ‘Specialist Science and Contingency Services ME Session 3’ is included in the subject of the email. Please provide details of your organisation, the names, emails and job titles of who will be participating and we will email a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) for you to sign and return. The NDA is non-negotiable. This notice is for information only and will help determine the procurement strategy for provision of the services to Defra. This is not a call for competition.

CPV Codes

• 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
• 90720000 - Environmental protection
• 90721400 - Genetic resources protection services
• 79411000 - General management consultancy services
• 90721300 - Food or feed contamination protection services
• 73210000 - Research consultancy services
• 73112000 - Marine research services
• 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
• 79420000 - Management-related services
• 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
• 90715000 - Pollution investigation services
• 90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning
• 90712200 - Forest conservation strategy planning
• 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
• 90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation
• 73111000 - Research laboratory services
• 90721700 - Endangered species protection services
• 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
• 79311300 - Survey analysis services
• 85200000 - Veterinary services
• 90721800 - Natural risks or hazards protection services
• 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services
• 90721000 - Environmental safety services
• 80000000 - Education and training services
• 73110000 - Research services

Other Information

Participants will be required to sign a two-way Non-Disclosure Agreement. Interested parties should send an email to sscs@defra.gov.uk by 17:00 (GMT) on 31st July 2023, indicating their wish for inclusion. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **