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title: "Research - Impacts on UK Chemical Exporters"
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# Research - Impacts on UK Chemical Exporters

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e76d6b12-dd0c-4e5f-b053-10a50ca7fba6

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has completed a procurement process titled "Research - Impacts on UK Chemical Exporters," in the industry category of market research services. This project, awarded to Risk & Policy Analysts Ltd, explored the market access implications for UK chemical exporters due to divergence between UK and EU REACH regulations. The contract was awarded on 20th December 2024 and is set to run from 21st January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The locations for the research include the UK, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a total value of £39,500 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those with expertise in regulatory analysis and the chemicals sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suited to such research projects, enhancing their portfolios and expanding their reach within the international market. Engaging in similar contracts can support business growth by developing specialisation in high-stakes regulatory environments, contributing to long-term market positioning and client trust.

## Notice

The Department for Business and Trade commissioned a research project to Risk & Policy Analysts Ltd. A project 'that assessed the market access impacts on UK chemicals exporters as a result of divergence between UK and EU REACH'. The focus being the exploration of what the potential market access implications for UK businesses (and NI) as a result of divergence between UK and EU REACH.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18ffcbfc-1991-473f-9392-287822a005ea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,500 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | RISK & POLICY ANALYSTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18ffcbfc-1991-473f-9392-287822a005ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18ffcbfc-1991-473f-9392-287822a005ea
  3rd February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/849ef069-a83d-4c27-ac41-d9613449ef9f
  n/a

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