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title: "Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals - Parabens"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-219773f2-513c-4702-b936-d1ddd7240649"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals - Parabens

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-219773f2-513c-4702-b936-d1ddd7240649

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals - Parabens" is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the research and development services sector. The contract, which began on 1st January 2020 and will conclude on 31st March 2020, aims to collect up-to-date information on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) present in the UK. With the tender period having ended on 26th November 2019, this open procurement method was below threshold, encouraging participation from interested parties.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental research, consultancy services, or related fields, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Such businesses can leverage their expertise to fulfill the requirements of the Defra Network, potentially leading to further contracts and collaborations in the burgeoning sector of environmental management and risk assessment.

## Notice

Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are a diverse group of substances that can alter the function of the endocrine system and consequently cause adverse effects in people and wildlife. The Environment Agency wishes to gather up-to-date information on the use and environmental presence of known and suspected EDCs in the UK, so that risk management can be targeted in the most effective way.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4baba8c5-bdb5-43f6-bbc1-1ef9f1ab5755 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,995 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW1P 7JR |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2020 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4baba8c5-bdb5-43f6-bbc1-1ef9f1ab5755

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4baba8c5-bdb5-43f6-bbc1-1ef9f1ab5755
  6th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7af9dd7-bdf5-48cb-9d33-71f5ce2e00f7
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## Provenance

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