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title: "Research into the Socioeconomic Costs of Chemical Pollution to the UK"
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# Research into the Socioeconomic Costs of Chemical Pollution to the UK

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65e88290-f21b-404d-bd67-ef853141a170

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal focuses on a tender titled "Research into the Socioeconomic Costs of Chemical Pollution to the UK." This project falls within the research services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period has ended on 23 September 2021, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 18 October 2021 and concluding on 28 February 2022. The tender was published on 25 August 2021, and it is categorized under services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in impactful research projects. Companies with expertise in environmental studies or economic analyses regarding health impacts linked to pollution will find this tender particularly relevant. By participating in this procurement, businesses can contribute to critical research that informs policy, ultimately helping them establish a foothold in the rapidly evolving environmental sector while fostering growth through meaningful contracts.

## Notice

1. Develop as comprehensive an estimate as currently possible of the annual costs to the UK from the impacts of chemical pollution on human health and the environment 2. Investigate the robustness of the figure, data gaps and limitations in the methodology, and provide recommendations on how such cost estimates can be improved further. 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f664c7c-79e8-40a3-bfbc-2e45484e3889 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,332 |
| 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 | AIR QUALITY CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2021 at 07:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f664c7c-79e8-40a3-bfbc-2e45484e3889
- 25 Aug 2021 at 07:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bacc2c58-0d47-4fea-870f-205ba0099b3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f664c7c-79e8-40a3-bfbc-2e45484e3889
  14th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bacc2c58-0d47-4fea-870f-205ba0099b3b
  25th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e444d02-3c73-4dad-9a46-108ddd3a801a
  n/a

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