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title: "Technical Support: The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances"
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# Technical Support: The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91fc06b6-da5c-4a98-90e4-9333b5479bcf

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## Summary

The tender titled "Technical Support: The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances" is issued by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in London, England. This procurement process falls under the industry category of business services, particularly within law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with a total contract value of £156,400. The open procurement method, utilising an open procedure above the threshold, has reached the award stage, with the contract effective from 1st January 2021 until 31st December 2021. The tender period concluded on 7th October 2020, while the award date was recorded as 27th November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in consulting and technical services related to environmental regulations and hazardous substances. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide expert scientific support or technical advice would be well-suited to compete in this process, as indicated by the emphasis on SME suitability in the procurement criteria. Companies with capabilities in law, marketing, or consultancy within environmental sectors may find this tender aligns well with their services, enabling them to expand their portfolios through public sector engagements.

## Notice

Defra has secured expert scientific and technical advice to undertake the evaluation of applications for exemptions to the RoHS Regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd0595e-d0b2-4565-8d7c-5c16e2697a87 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £156,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £156,400 |
| 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 | ANTITHESIS UK LTD T/A BEST FOOT FORWARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2021 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd0595e-d0b2-4565-8d7c-5c16e2697a87
- 28 Aug 2020 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa8b2750-13bf-4adc-9b84-4dc74e5006d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd0595e-d0b2-4565-8d7c-5c16e2697a87
  15th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa8b2750-13bf-4adc-9b84-4dc74e5006d1
  28th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec276fe2-036e-49eb-87d7-9ff8ccacc972
  n/a

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