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Behaviour Change Research - Simpler Recycling for NHMs and Waste Tracking

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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11 Dec 2024 at 14:46

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11 Dec 2024 at 14:42

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18 Oct 2024 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a procurement process for "Behaviour Change Research - Simpler Recycling for NHMs and Waste Tracking" within the category of Social Research Services. The contract, valued at £44,888, falls under the industry classification CPV code 79315000. This procurement, conducted through a selective method as a call-off from an existing framework agreement, was awarded to The Cognition Company Group Ltd. The procurement covered a broad geographical delivery including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the UK. The tender period concluded on 24th September 2024, followed by the contract period starting on 1st October 2024 and ending on 1st February 2025. Key dates include the award date on 18th October 2024 and the publication date of the award notice on 11th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research services, particularly those with expertise in behavioural insights and waste management programs. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to participate, given the suitability criteria outlined. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to contribute to meaningful environmental and waste management initiatives, enhance their portfolio with government projects, and establish a collaborative relationship with a major public entity such as Defra. The project's wide delivery scope may also offer additional opportunities for businesses operating in diverse regional markets.

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Notice Title

Behaviour Change Research - Simpler Recycling for NHMs and Waste Tracking

Notice Description

This Behavioural Insights work will sit within the Resources & Waste Behaviour Change Programme, a wider programme of work that is currently being developed by the Social Research and Behavioural Insights (SR&BI) team in Defra's Resources and Waste directorate

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5de8aef4-9962-4273-9b7c-1ed769448e43
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fac0fd17-d715-45fc-a83c-5bdde4575f11
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,888 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,888 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 1 Feb 2025 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
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

THE COGNITION COMPANY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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