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RDE573 PFAS Policy Options Analysis

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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02 Oct 2024 at 09:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement process for the project titled "RDE573 PFAS Policy Options Analysis," categorised under Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73200000). This selective procurement, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, aimed to scrutinise policy options for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) to guide the government's strategy. The contract, valued at £114,249.75, spans multiple regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories, and runs from 15th July 2024 to 1st March 2025. The procurement process concluded on 22nd July 2024 with the award to ICF Consulting Services Limited.

This project offers significant growth potential for businesses involved in research and development consultancy, especially those specialising in environmental policies and chemical usage. The emphasis on exploring cost-effective alternatives to PFAS and overcoming technical barriers presents opportunities for innovative firms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to engage with this tender, given the project's suitability criteria and the potential for government support in innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE573 PFAS Policy Options Analysis

Notice Description

The purpose of this project is to scrutinise policy options that have been developed by a stakeholder-led working group to inform Government's strategic approach to PFAS policy. These policies are aimed at helping industry to transition away from the use of PFAS where possible. The policy options developed were made with the following aims: * Overcoming technical hurdles, common barriers and challenges of moving away from PFAS * Government support for innovation for cost-effective alternatives to PFAS * Government policy options that could accelerate leadership by industry users in moving away from PFAS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2da514c4-0acb-41c1-89bf-57c6183b79c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df2559b3-60ca-485d-9312-8353d65931bf
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£114,249 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,249 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2024 - 1 Mar 2025 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
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

ICF CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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