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title: "Provision of Association of Chief Trading Standards Officers (ACTSO) support"
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# Provision of Association of Chief Trading Standards Officers (ACTSO) support

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c00ac2d9-e016-4b26-8ae1-27043224acab

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking support titled "Provision of Association of Chief Trading Standards Officers (ACTSO) support." This initiative aims to improve the effectiveness of Local Authority delivery of Agriculture, Health, and Welfare (AH&W) activities. The procurement falls within the business services industry, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. The contract, valued at £38,000, was awarded following a direct procurement method via a single tender action, with related contract periods commencing on 10 April 2020 and concluding on 9 April 2021. Key dates include the tender period ending on 10 March 2020, and the award notice published on 11 May 2020.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for SMEs and businesses extending their services in consulting and support functions, particularly in assisting local authorities with health and agricultural initiatives. Firms with expertise in managing interfaces between government bodies and the public or those equipped to handle project work during disease incidents would be well-positioned to compete in this bidding process. Expanding into collaboration with local government activities can help grow these businesses within the critical sectors of public service and health management.

## Notice

The objective of this requirement is to enhance the effectiveness of Local Authority delivery of AH&W activity by: a) Improving the interface between the Customer and Local Authority bodies. b) Closing gaps in support during exotic Disease Incidents and Outbreaks created by the closure of LACORS and other changes in Local Government. c) Undertaking agreed project work. 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/622e943f-2147-40d7-bf84-2125e94f0255 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2020 - 9 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,000 |
| 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 | ASSOCIATION OF CHIEF TRADING STANDARDS OFFICERS |

## 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

- 11 May 2020 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/622e943f-2147-40d7-bf84-2125e94f0255

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/622e943f-2147-40d7-bf84-2125e94f0255
  11th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96eeac35-d796-4423-aaaf-37696e7937fe
  n/a
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  E-Tendering portal help

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