--- title: "The Employer Pays Principle Feasibility Study, within the Horticulture Value Chain" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-87bc1dec-fe87-41d8-9c12-1eb294180eba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87bc1dec-fe87-41d8-9c12-1eb294180eba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87bc1dec-fe87-41d8-9c12-1eb294180eba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87bc1dec-fe87-41d8-9c12-1eb294180eba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA" published: "2024-10-01" --- # The Employer Pays Principle Feasibility Study, within the Horticulture Value Chain Buyer: DEFRA Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87bc1dec-fe87-41d8-9c12-1eb294180eba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87bc1dec-fe87-41d8-9c12-1eb294180eba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87bc1dec-fe87-41d8-9c12-1eb294180eba.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has issued a tender for "The Employer Pays Principle Feasibility Study, within the Horticulture Value Chain" under the industry category of Research and development consultancy services. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, using an open procedure (above threshold). The contract, set to begin on 18th November 2024 and end on 30th April 2025, targets the horticulture value chain to address migrant exploitation risks prevalent in seasonal agriculture. The tender is located in London, United Kingdom, with responses due by 25th October 2024. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, particularly those focused on ethical labour practices and supply chain management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Successful bidders will support DEFRA in promoting the Employer Pays Principle, designed to alleviate recruitment costs for migrant workers, potentially influencing positive industry-wide reforms and presenting unique business growth possibilities. ## Notice "The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal." The Employer Pays Principle Feasibility Study, within the Horticulture Value Chain. Background to the specific work area relevant to this purchase Migrants using the Seasonal Worker visa route are at risk of exploitation as reported in the ICIBI report (e.g. para 3.45) and DLME's UK Labour Market Enforcement Strategy 2022-23 which notes agriculture is a 'high risk sector' for seasonal workers. These risks include debt bondage from costs incurred whilst travelling to and working in the UK and costs incurred in migrants' home countries. Adoption of the Employer Pays Principle (EPP) has been cited by various organisations such as the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) and many retailers as potentially important to mitigating these risks. IHRB defines the EPP as "No worker should pay for a job - the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer." The definition of recruitment fees and related costs in this project will match those of the International Labour Org ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bd0fbfd-c974-488d-bf84-2c128ded1976 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 1 Oct 2024 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bd0fbfd-c974-488d-bf84-2c128ded1976 - 27 Sep 2024 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11080fae-9e1a-4f74-8586-91eb319459bb - 27 Sep 2024 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00648f32-a74c-436b-ae52-32f9312824a1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bd0fbfd-c974-488d-bf84-2c128ded1976 1st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11080fae-9e1a-4f74-8586-91eb319459bb 27th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00648f32-a74c-436b-ae52-32f9312824a1 27th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36f3cd36-bdf5-4961-978a-089a2c8db650 Final ITT C26488 - Modelling the Employer Pays Principle within the Horticulture Supply Chain - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c970089-dcc7-41c4-9259-cefd4b167dff Final ITT C26488 - Modelling the Employer Pays Principle within the Horticulture Supply Chain - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/baca53df-544c-4e5e-91ea-fc4563daa3ef Final ITT C26488 - Modelling the Employer Pays Principle within the Horticulture Supply Chain - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37b8d38d-2c7e-4213-966d-79b0d789f131 Revised Deliverables and Payment Schedule Table 01-10-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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