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Evaluation of the Transition to UK REACH

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

17 Dec 2021 at 15:09

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

27 Oct 2021 at 06:28

Tender Notice
Tender

26 Oct 2021 at 07:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the evaluation of the transition to UK REACH is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal based in London, England. This tender falls under the classification of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract valued at £80,125. The contract period is set to commence on 17 December 2021 and conclude by 30 September 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tendering phase concluded on 29 November 2021.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in research and consultancy within the chemicals regulation sector, particularly those experienced with regulatory transitions post-EU Exit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage with this tendering process, which could foster valuable contributions to the evaluation of the UK's new regulatory framework while allowing participating firms to expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the Transition to UK REACH

Notice Description

Due to EU Exit, Great Britain is transitioning from REACH, a major Chemicals regulation, to UK REACH - a GB Chemicals regulation. Defra wants to evaluate the transition to UK REACH. The overarching aims of the evaluation are to look at: o Process: To what extent is Defra and its delivery agencies providing an effective operational service? o Impact: What are the emerging costs and benefits of UK REACH and how are businesses adapting to the regulatory changes. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk, ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c980687-0c14-45ac-9f27-9d2875db3968
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54a40cc5-9d4b-42b7-86a1-b98a4d670af2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,125 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,125 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RISK & POLICY ANALYSTS

Further Information

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