The Border Target Operating Model: Draft for Feedback

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-border-target-operating-model-draft-for-feedback

This page contains the draft Border Target Operating Model, setting out a new approach to importing into GB that will be progressively introduced from the end of October 2023.

Details

The draft Border Target Operating Model proposes a new approach to security controls (applying to all imports), and sanitary and phytosanitary controls (applying to imports of live animals, animal products, plants and plants products) at the border. It sets out how controls will be simplified, digitised and, over time, delivered through the UK’s new Single Trade Window. The document has been developed through engagement with stakeholders, collaboration across the UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments, and engagement with officials from the devolved administration in Northern Ireland.

We invite stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposals before a final version is published in June.

Border Target Operating Model Engagement

The Border Target Operating Model has been produced and developed in collaboration with stakeholders. We want to continue engaging with stakeholders and testing the model in draft form.

The online survey provides a way for stakeholders to contribute feedback across all aspects of the model. You can access the survey here.

There will also be opportunities for direct discussions to compliment the feedback gathered by the survey.

The Cabinet Office will run a programme of engagement with stakeholders from all nations of the UK and international partners. This will commence on 5th April and last for a six week period. It will consist of sector specific workshops, international events as well as wider stakeholder groups and bespoke sessions, covering all aspects of the Border Target Operating Model.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will host sector specific sessions and seminars for those who import or export: food, live animals, animal products, plants and/or plants products to or from the United Kingdom.

A list of all engagement activities can be found below. Please take a look through and find the event that will be most useful for you. All of the events will be virtual (unlimited capacity) aside from the one in-person event (limited capacity and therefore ticketed) run by the Cabinet Office.

If you are an existing member of border-related forums run by HMRC, Defra or FSA, they will be in touch directly with other opportunities to provide feedback on the draft Border Target Operating Model.

If you move goods from the ROI into GB, we will be running events for ports, hauliers, traders etc, details of which will be available here shortly.

• Cabinet Office Carriers Workshop – Online (Monday 24th April, 2-4pm, sign up here)
  • Purpose – Test the draft model and capture critical insight specific to the maritime and aviation sectors
  • Target audience – Carriers – airlines, ferry and rail operators
• Cabinet Office Hauliers, Logistics & Customs Intermediaries  Workshop – Online (Wednesday 26th April, 2-4pm, sign up here)
  • Purpose – To test the draft model and capture critical insight and feedback from the haulage and logistics sector
  • Target audience – Hauliers and the logistics sector
• Cabinet Office Final Workshop, Stakeholder Reflections – Online (Wednesday 17th May, 2-4pm, sign up here)
  • Purpose – To provide reflections on the themes and issues raised during the engagement period
  • Target audience – Wide range of industry groups and stakeholders

Call Stef Heywood on 01254 356454 to discuss your specific training needs or email s.heywood@chamberelancs.co.uk

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