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title: "RDE573 PFAS Policy Options Analysis"
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# RDE573 PFAS Policy Options Analysis

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2da514c4-0acb-41c1-89bf-57c6183b79c0

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df2559b3-60ca-485d-9312-8353d65931bf |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2024 - 1 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,249 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,249 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2024 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df2559b3-60ca-485d-9312-8353d65931bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df2559b3-60ca-485d-9312-8353d65931bf
  2nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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