Review Of The Producer Responsibility Initiative Model In ... - Repak

2.12 Possibility for enhanced co-operation with Northern Ireland.
The Department has a very good working relationship with our counterparts in Northern
Ireland, working constructively both through the existing structures in the North South
Ministerial Council (NSMC) and on a bilateral basis on issues outside the NSMC
framework. We would welcome recommendations on how to increase environmental
protection across the PRI area through even greater cooperation, particularly in the area
of enforcement.
2.13. Enforcement.
A key part of the producer responsibility regime is the issue of enforcement. We require
an analysis of the effectiveness of our enforcement arrangements through an evaluation
of local authority Recommendation of Minimum Criteria for Environmental Inspections
(RMCEI) plans and recommendations as to how enforcement measures can be simplified
and improved. Full regard should be had to all aspects of the emerging national waste
policy.
2.14. Public and stakeholder consultation.
Given the wide ranging nature of this review, DECLG intends to invite comments from the
general public, local authorities, environmental non governmental agencies and from
other stakeholders. The successful tenderer will be required to analyse any comments
received and conduct a range of meetings with key stakeholders.
3. FORMAT OF TENDER
Tenders must address all the requirements and must be in the format requested below.
Tenders not in this format will not be considered.
3.1. Written Proposals.
A written proposal should be made for the entire consultancy team proposed to carry out
the work and should confirm acceptance of the terms of this brief and include a preferred
maximum of 25 A4 pages of core information not including Annexes. The written proposal
should also include: -
the Form of Tender and Schedules 1, 2 and 3, complete with the relevant details.
An overview of: –
the applicant’s perception of the work and the issues involved in the study and of
the methods, skills, expertise and experience necessary to carry it out successfully
(in this regard, it should be noted that while the main issues relevant to the
production of the report have been outlined above, other issues which the
applicant considers to be relevant may be identified and included).
A technical proposal, to include: -
the tasks to be performed, the proposed timetable for their performance, the
methodology which will be applied and the deliverables of the project, within the
overall timescale involved.
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