Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Department for Work and Pensions
Tothill Street
London
SW1H 9NA
UK
Contact person: Charlotte Reid, Commercial Lead
E-mail: charlotte.reid1@dwp.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Asbestos Management Services
II.1.2) Main CPV code
90650000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Department of Work & Pensions (hereinafter referred to as “the Authority” and “DWP”) requires a single Supplier to deliver the Provision of Asbestos Management Services (excluding removal services). The Authority is intending to carry out a compliant and competitive procurement exercise in May 2024 to select a Supplier that best meets the need of the Authority and to achieve Best Value.
The Authority is inviting Suppliers to register their interest in this future tender opportunity via this Prior Information Notice (PIN) in accordance with regulation 48 of the Public Contract Regulations.
This is a PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE.
Should you wish to take part in soft market testing questions relating to this Prior Information Notice please contact the Commercial Lead - Charlotte.Reid1@DWP.gov.uk to request a copy of the questions to complete.
Please note it is not mandatory to complete the soft market testing questions. You can still register an interest in this Prior Information Notice in order to receive notification when this tender opportunity goes live in May 2024.
As result of this Prior Information Notice, the Authority shall achieve the following points below:
1. Is there a sufficient supplier base that can meet the requirements and do Suppliers have the capacity to deliver the Authority`s national requirement to ensure a robust competitive tender process;
2. Identify how attractive this contract opportunity is to Suppliers within the current market;
3. Identify if Suppliers in the market will have the capacity to submit a response to a Tender and/or are they planning to submit tenders for similar services to other Contracting Authorities in May 2024.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71315210
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Regional coverage – England, Scotland (including highlands and islands) and Wales
The Supplier must be able to service the full of the UK.
Summary of services detailed below:
Asbestos Surveys
Provision of an online Asbestos Register
Sampling and Monitoring
Support Services (24/7 emergency helpline)
Oversight and audit of asbestos repair/removal by the Authority`s Facilities Management Supplier;
The services do not include the removal of asbestos. This is carried out by the Authority`s FM Supplier.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/05/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE.
Should you wish to take part in soft market testing questions relating to this Prior Information Notice please contact the Commercial Lead - Charlotte.Reid1@DWP.gov.uk to request a copy of the questions to complete. The deadline to take part in the soft market testing questions is 12 noon, Tuesday 9th January 2024.
Please note it is not mandatory to complete or to take part in the soft market testing questions. You can still register an interest for this Prior Information Notice in order to receive notification when this tender opportunity goes live in May 2024.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/12/2023