Tender

The Employer Pays Principle Feasibility Study, within the Horticulture Value Chain

DEFRA

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01 Oct 2024 at 11:15

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27 Sep 2024 at 15:54

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27 Sep 2024 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has issued a tender for "The Employer Pays Principle Feasibility Study, within the Horticulture Value Chain" under the industry category of Research and development consultancy services. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, using an open procedure (above threshold). The contract, set to begin on 18th November 2024 and end on 30th April 2025, targets the horticulture value chain to address migrant exploitation risks prevalent in seasonal agriculture. The tender is located in London, United Kingdom, with responses due by 25th October 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, particularly those focused on ethical labour practices and supply chain management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Successful bidders will support DEFRA in promoting the Employer Pays Principle, designed to alleviate recruitment costs for migrant workers, potentially influencing positive industry-wide reforms and presenting unique business growth possibilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Employer Pays Principle Feasibility Study, within the Horticulture Value Chain

Notice Description

"The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal." The Employer Pays Principle Feasibility Study, within the Horticulture Value Chain. Background to the specific work area relevant to this purchase Migrants using the Seasonal Worker visa route are at risk of exploitation as reported in the ICIBI report (e.g. para 3.45) and DLME's UK Labour Market Enforcement Strategy 2022-23 which notes agriculture is a 'high risk sector' for seasonal workers. These risks include debt bondage from costs incurred whilst travelling to and working in the UK and costs incurred in migrants' home countries. Adoption of the Employer Pays Principle (EPP) has been cited by various organisations such as the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) and many retailers as potentially important to mitigating these risks. IHRB defines the EPP as "No worker should pay for a job - the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer." The definition of recruitment fees and related costs in this project will match those of the International Labour Org

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87bc1dec-fe87-41d8-9c12-1eb294180eba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bd0fbfd-c974-488d-bf84-2c128ded1976
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
Defra
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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