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title: "Assessing the Economic Impacts of a Potential Ban on Expanded Polystyrene Food and Beverage Containers"
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# Assessing the Economic Impacts of a Potential Ban on Expanded Polystyrene Food and Beverage Containers

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cadb61dc-4492-4ef2-a4a4-9d3d0b3b1a34

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process titled "Assessing the Economic Impacts of a Potential Ban on Expanded Polystyrene Food and Beverage Containers" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in England. The tender, classified under research and development services, aimed to evaluate the economic, environmental, and social consequences of a proposed ban on expanded polystyrene containers. The tender was published on 20th May 2019, with the submission period closing on 17th June 2019. A successful bidder has already been awarded the contract, valued at £15,000, which commences on 22nd July 2019 and runs until 9th September 2019.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and environmental consultancy. Companies that focus on sustainability and social impact assessments would be particularly well-suited to participate, especially those that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Engagement in this type of contract not only allows for potential financial gains but also contributes positively to environmental policy and legislation in the UK.

## Notice

Expanded polystyrene may have significant negative impacts on the general environment when it is discarded after use. The Government wishes to assess what the economic, environmental and social impacts would be of a possible ban of the items used as food and beverage containers, in England, weighing these impacts against the resultant environmental benefits. 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/668c5e5f-eacd-436f-b078-6d8bed25a29a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2019 - 9 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | RESOURCE FUTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2019 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/668c5e5f-eacd-436f-b078-6d8bed25a29a
- 20 May 2019 at 07:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cceaddb2-3858-47b7-88df-5f56f1845654

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/668c5e5f-eacd-436f-b078-6d8bed25a29a
  18th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cceaddb2-3858-47b7-88df-5f56f1845654
  20th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9fcbf96e-798a-4622-a407-bae5d26c8212
  n/a

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