Award

RDE581 Circular economy and materials flow analysis expertise.

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

12 Mar 2025 at 17:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract titled "RDE581 Circular economy and materials flow analysis expertise" to the University of Exeter. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Research and development consultancy services" (CPV code 73200000) and spans across global delivery locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, and other international regions. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract period starting on 25 May 2024 and concluding on 30 April 2025. Key dates include the tender period end date on 17 May 2024, with a contract value of £90,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in circular economy and materials flow analysis. Companies focusing on sustainability, resource efficiency, waste minimisation, and data observatories will find this contract particularly advantageous. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as the procurement method involves a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a selective process tailored for firms well-versed in these specialised services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE581 Circular economy and materials flow analysis expertise.

Notice Description

Transitioning to a circular economy is a vital component of delivering sustained improvements to the environment, economy, and society. Moving towards circularity provides a solid foundation for us to achieve our Net Zero commitments, increase our resource efficiency, maximise our resources and minimise our waste. The current project will lead the development of a data observatory, apply hard and soft systems to the output of said data observatory, and ensure its outputs are disseminated across relevant stakeholders

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5caab451-55c4-45d3-9911-c539ea606df1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35f3e549-015b-422f-ab55-89748096f6b0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 6-12 months
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 & 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 3JR
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

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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