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Assessing the Economic Impacts of a Potential Ban on Expanded Polystyrene Food and Beverage Containers

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jul 2019 at 10:29

Tender

20 May 2019 at 07:17

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process titled "Assessing the Economic Impacts of a Potential Ban on Expanded Polystyrene Food and Beverage Containers" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in England. The tender, classified under research and development services, aimed to evaluate the economic, environmental, and social consequences of a proposed ban on expanded polystyrene containers. The tender was published on 20th May 2019, with the submission period closing on 17th June 2019. A successful bidder has already been awarded the contract, valued at £15,000, which commences on 22nd July 2019 and runs until 9th September 2019.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and environmental consultancy. Companies that focus on sustainability and social impact assessments would be particularly well-suited to participate, especially those that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Engagement in this type of contract not only allows for potential financial gains but also contributes positively to environmental policy and legislation in the UK.

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Notice Title

Assessing the Economic Impacts of a Potential Ban on Expanded Polystyrene Food and Beverage Containers

Notice Description

Expanded polystyrene may have significant negative impacts on the general environment when it is discarded after use. The Government wishes to assess what the economic, environmental and social impacts would be of a possible ban of the items used as food and beverage containers, in England, weighing these impacts against the resultant environmental benefits. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cadb61dc-4492-4ef2-a4a4-9d3d0b3b1a34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/668c5e5f-eacd-436f-b078-6d8bed25a29a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2019 - 9 Sep 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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