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WRAP Independent Expert Support

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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13 Mar 2025 at 10:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has concluded a procurement process for the "WRAP Independent Expert Support" project, classified under "Evaluation consultancy services". This contract was awarded on 7 March 2025 with the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) as the supplier. The project involves preparation support for a grant scheme and the assessment of grant applications. The contract, valued at £57,000, runs from 3 March 2025 to 31 March 2026. This direct procurement method was conducted as a Single Tender Action (below threshold), with a tender period ending on 28 February 2025. Relevant locations include the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in food waste and redistribution. The contract's focus on diverse and informed decision-making in grant assessments provides a platform for these businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure future projects with Defra. Companies that can offer unbiased insight and possess a deep understanding of existing interventions, integration potentials, and effective grant evaluation processes are well-suited for such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WRAP Independent Expert Support

Notice Description

1. Preparation support This phase will involve inputting to the initial design and set up of the grant scheme, joining preparation workshops and supporting Defra in preparing for the start of the assessment phase. 2. Assessment External representatives bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise to the assessment panel. This diversity enhances the panel's ability to evaluate grant applications and consider a broad range of factors, leading to more well-rounded and informed decisions. Third party representation on grant panels can contribute to reducing bias and conflicts of interest in the assessment process. This impartiality helps ensure fairness and integrity in the evaluation of grant applications. WRAP specialists will provide independent food waste/redistribution expertise to assist in the evaluation and assessment of grant applications. WRAP's food redistribution specialists can provide valuable insight into complementarity of existing interventions and any potential overlaps or synergies. This phase of support would include: * Panel meetings. * Assessment of specific applications and recommendations for grant awards. * Working with Defra team to agree final grant approvals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-231d1089-1201-4043-ba01-1b359a4bd30e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b38cc30b-40f9-48ce-9940-cf2020a8995d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WASTE AND RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME (WRAP

Further Information

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