Tender

Consumer Research to Inform Design of an Effective Deposit Return Scheme

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

01 Mar 2019 at 14:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for a contract titled "Consumer Research to Inform Design of an Effective Deposit Return Scheme". This initiative falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, with a contract value of £205,444. The contract period commenced on 24 January 2019 and will conclude on 31 July 2019. The procurement method used is selective, with this being a call-off from a framework agreement, meaning that participation is limited to the parties on the framework. The tender period ended on 30 November 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the nature of the work which requires understanding consumer attitudes and behaviours, alongside providing innovative solutions for the Deposit Return Scheme. Engaging in this contract could enhance the capabilities of participating businesses, paving the way for future projects in environmental research and policy-making.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consumer Research to Inform Design of an Effective Deposit Return Scheme

Notice Description

The objective of the research is to understand how consumers in England and in Wales are likely to respond to each of the DRS models: what are their attitudes towards a DRS and how can the scheme be designed to best fit with practices, habits and decision-making to optimise its effectiveness? Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. This contract was procured under an established framework agreement and therefore the opportunity was restricted to the parties on the framework and was not subject to an open tender. As a result of this the opportunity was not advertised in Contracts Finder

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-489cba98-3a66-4694-957f-843e17986529
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c95b38a-7232-4d0d-8594-8cb8567e3068
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£205,444 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jan 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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