Consultation: The Border Target Operating Model
Share your views on the draft Border Target Operating Model.
The United Kingdom Government, in collaboration with the Scottish and Welsh Governments, has published its draft Border Target Operating Model (TOM) setting out a new model for importing goods imports from all countries into Great Britain, including the EU in line with their 2025 Border Strategy.
What is the Border Target Operating Model?
The draft TOM 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.
Cabinet Office Engagement Activities
The Cabinet Office will run a programme of engagement with stakeholders from all nations of the UK and international partners. It will consist of sector specific workshops, international events as well as wider stakeholder groups and bespoke sessions, covering all aspects of the TOM.
- Wednesday 12 April 2023, 11am to 12pm – Safety & Security (S&S) Regime Teach-In (online)
- Monday 17 April 2023, 10am to 4pm – Cabinet Office In-Person Event (London)
- Tuesday 18 April 2023, 2pm to 4pm – Cabinet Office Seaports and Airports Workshop (online)
- Monday 24 April 2023, 2pm to 4pm – Cabinet Office Carriers Workshop (online)
- Wednesday 26 April 2023, 2pm to 4pm – Cabinet Office Hauliers, Logistics & Customs Intermediaries Workshop (online)
- Wednesday 17 May 2023, 2pm to 4pm – Cabinet Office Final Workshop, Stakeholder Reflections (online)
You can register for the events here.
Respond to the survey
In addition to inviting stakeholders to take part in their planned engagement activities Cabinet Office have invited feedback on their draft proposals via an online survey. The online survey provides a way for stakeholders to contribute feedback across all aspects of the model.
The consultation will run until Friday 19 May 2023.
Further information
For any further queries or questions you have about the draft TOM, please contact border.enquiries@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.
Cabinet Office will respond to your questions via their borders bulletin. By emailing Cabinet Office you are consenting to be part of their bulletin email distribution list.
The TOM does not address arrangements for goods moving into and out of Northern Ireland, which are set out under the Windsor Framework.
The draft TOM contains a commitment from the UK Government that there will be separate engagement with, and guidance for, businesses on the new arrangements under the Windsor Framework.
First published 5 April 2023