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title: "Biosecurity, Borders and Trade - Kent Inland BCP Outline Business Case Development"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# Biosecurity, Borders and Trade - Kent Inland BCP Outline Business Case Development

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fcef5da-c708-45e6-9ea5-15cb6c964514

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the development of the business case for a third inland Border Control Post (BCP) in Kent, aimed at facilitating live animal checks for Defra-related goods. The buying organisation is the Defra Network eTendering Portal, and the procurement title is "Biosecurity, Borders and Trade - Kent Inland BCP Outline Business Case Development." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically project management consultancy services. It was initiated with a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates highlight the tender period, which ended on 26 January 2022, while the expected contract period runs from 31 January to 31 March 2022.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in project management consultancy, particularly those with experience in public sector infrastructure and environmental services. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete, offering innovative solutions tailored to the specific requirements of infrastructure projects like the BCP. As the development of the BCP is essential for improving trade efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards, companies that can demonstrate relevant expertise and capacity may find this an advantageous avenue for expanding their operations.

## Notice

Development of the business case for a third inland Border Control Post (BCP) in Kent serving the Short Straits (route that accounts for 40% of Defra-related goods flow) to facilitate live animal checks which are not supported by existing sites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1542b2c2-9230-43ec-8d6d-81a84d599c8d |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,210 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,210 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METHODS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2022 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1542b2c2-9230-43ec-8d6d-81a84d599c8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1542b2c2-9230-43ec-8d6d-81a84d599c8d
  28th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6aa7fd90-fa7d-49e4-b60c-38d6213d2451
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