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The circular economy and pollution

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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12 Nov 2025 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), located in London, England, has concluded a procurement process titled "The circular economy and pollution," aiming at research and development consultancy services within the United Kingdom. This tender, classified under CPV code 73200000, was part of a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £33,343 GBP, ran from 3rd November 2025 to 13th March 2026. This specific procurement process has reached the award stage, with Ricardo-AEA Ltd named as the supplier, following an award announcement on 30th October 2025.

This procurement process provides substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in the circular economy and pollution sectors. While the contract is not SME or VCSE favoured, larger organisations with relevant domain knowledge stand to benefit from participating in such tenders. The need for innovative research approaches makes this a fruitful endeavour for well-established consultancies aiming to collaborate with government departments to drive environmental policy and innovation further.

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Notice Title

The circular economy and pollution

Notice Description

This project is a scoping study looking broadly across circular economy approaches and considering the areas where there may be impacts on pollution. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-760cecfc-9800-4651-b0c7-98e8b8c157fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afb0f2cd-1491-4912-b955-2288efd426d9
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£33,343 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,343 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 13 Mar 2026 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

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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