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title: "Social Research for post-EU Exit Pesticides Regime"
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# Social Research for post-EU Exit Pesticides Regime

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2b552e5-70ed-40ed-8f17-9490554bb521

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Social Research for post-EU Exit Pesticides Regime" is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, targeting research services within the pesticide and agrochemical industry. Located in London, England, the tender was published on 16th October 2018 and concluded its tender period on 14th November 2018. The contract, valued at £46,000, is scheduled to commence on 10th December 2018 and conclude by 31st March 2019. This open procedure was designed for contracts below the threshold, enabling various suppliers to participate and contribute to the evolving regulatory landscape post-EU Exit.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in research services, particularly those specialising in agricultural and environmental studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this procurement process appealing, as it is suitable for them, providing a platform to showcase their capabilities. Companies that focus on pesticide research, regulatory analysis, or related consulting services would be particularly well-positioned to submit competitive proposals, thereby fostering growth and innovation in the sector.

## Notice

The UK pesticide and agrochemical industry is comprised mainly of Plant Protection Product (PPP) activities (covering herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and plant growth regulators). It also includes biocides (such as rodenticides, some insecticides and some disinfectants) but these are not within the scope of this research. Current UK government policy for pesticides regulation aims for a science-led approach to decision-making, minimising regulatory burdens while maintaining high standards of human and environmental protection. The UK body responsible for the regulation of PPPs is the Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) of the Health & Safety Executive (HSE). HSE charges fees to ensure that the full economic costs of evaluating and processing applications are recovered. Pesticide companies and user representatives tend to consider that the EU regulatory regime is unduly burdensome, takes decisions that are not based on risk and is hence responsible for stifling innovation in the development of PPPs, whereas NGOs take the position that the regulatory system needs to do more to protect humans and the environment from adverse effects of pesticide use. Depending on the outcome of EU Exit negotiations, the UK might be able to establish a fully autonomous PPP regime or might be required to maintain a degree of harmonisation with EU legislation. This research will consist of baseline data-collection and analysis relating to the operations of UK-based enterprises engaged with pesticides before EU Exit (to be completed by the end of March 2019). There will also be follow-up data collection and analysis post EU Exit (subject to agreement on funding). 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/5ee86fda-4495-4b6b-9b63-854b21ba4e94 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,000 |
| 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 | RSK ADAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2018 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ee86fda-4495-4b6b-9b63-854b21ba4e94
- 16 Oct 2018 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ade06c3-67e5-4939-905d-f0a2cb4f148d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ee86fda-4495-4b6b-9b63-854b21ba4e94
  17th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ade06c3-67e5-4939-905d-f0a2cb4f148d
  16th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/478a0d37-c9d4-4a80-a715-0326b2d4374a
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