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Resources and Waste - Options for a Furniture Product Policy Framework

DEFRA

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29 Mar 2023 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed an award for a research project titled "Resources and Waste - Options for a Furniture Product Policy Framework". The research falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code: 73200000). The contract value is £49,925 GBP, with a tender period ending on 15th January 2023, and a contract period from 13th February 2023 to 31st May 2023.

This tender offers an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs interested in research and development consultancy services to work with Defra on developing a policy framework for bulky furniture and furnishings. The procurement method is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Businesses focusing on sustainable waste management and Extended Producer Responsibility would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Resources and Waste - Options for a Furniture Product Policy Framework

Notice Description

Aims of research Furniture was one of the five new priority waste streams identified in the Government's 2018 Resources and Waste Strategy for England (referred to there as 'bulky waste') for consideration of measures such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and product standards by the end of 2025. Recent WRAP/University of Leeds research which used Multi-Regional Input-Output (MRIO) analysis, identified Extended Producer Responsibility for Furniture as being potentially able to achieve a reduction in Raw Material Consumption (RMC) of 95 million tonnes 2021-2050, as well as a reduction in territorial and consumption emissions (relating to production) of 4MtCO2e and 44MtCO2e respectively over the same period. This modelling is based on the assumption that EPR could achieve a 40.5% reduction in demand for new furniture by 2050 as EPR achieves a 90% re-use/re-use with repair rate for all furniture entering the waste stream where re-use/re-use with repair is possible. The research should take stock of, critically challenge, and expand upon this work. The aim of this research is to further develop the evidence base to underpin the development of a product policy framework for bulky furniture and furnishings, including mattresses, bedding, carpets and underlay (referred to collectively from this point on as 'furniture').

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b14f4a7f-955d-4246-9f92-b165e3883151
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,925 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,925 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2023 - 31 May 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUNOMIA RESEARCH & CONSULTING

Further Information

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