Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG - West Midlands (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/office-for-product-safety-and-standards
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
OPSS Large Domestic Appliances: Sales Dataset
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this requirement is the purchase of high quality market data relating to the sale of consumer appliances. The data set will cover the Technology and Durables categories in detail. The product sales data provided will give insight into the domestic appliance products market.
The dataset is required to cover the period 2019-2021 (inclusive), and MUST be able to complement and extend the current dataset that covers the period 2009-2018.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £255,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
OPSS will have full access to the data set following its outright purchase, which is in the form of market research reports on the specific product categories listed below:
• Cooling/Refrigeration,
• Dishwashers,
• Tumble dryers,
• Washing machines,
• Freezers, *
• Cooking,*
Within each of the specific product categories the following datasets will be included:
• Value sales/share,
• Volume,
• Market size,
• Brand information,
• Feature & subsegments,
• Average selling price,
• Feature + brand, Models + feature,
• Model hitlist (based on Panel market only).
• Price classes, *
• Channel split, *
• Online vs. offline split *
* New addition for this 2019-2021 (inclusive) data set.
The supplier will be required to provide ongoing support to ensure the dataset fully reflects our requirements. Data will be replaced on request at no extra charge and the supplier will also provide support for OPSS post purchase, ensuring the data is understood and addressing any queries.
The Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS) is part of the Department for Business Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
OPSS was created in January 2018 to deliver consumer protection and to support business confidence, productivity and growth. We regulate a wide range of products with a focus on their safety and integrity. We work with local, national and international regulators, with consumer representatives and with businesses to deliver effective protections and to support compliance.
We would like to invite prospective suppliers to make contact with BEIS Commercial. Please register your interest by 13th March 2023 by emailing steven.williams3@beis.gov.uk
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
6 March 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The mission of the Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS) is to be a trusted product regulator for the UK. This means protecting people and places, enabling business to thrive and empowering consumers to make good choices. We will be a leader of good regulatory practice and a champion of local regulation.
OPSS is:
• the national regulator for all consumer products, except for vehicles, medicines and food.
• the national regulator for legal metrology, ensuring weighing and measuring instruments are accurate and reliable.
Further information about OPSS can be found via the link provided