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An exploration of reuse, hoarding, and disposal of small waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries in the UK

DEFRA

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10 Nov 2023 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the project "An exploration of reuse, hoarding, and disposal of small waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries in the UK" to Ipsos. The project falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement stage was selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from February 6, 2023, to June 26, 2023, with a total value of £49,980. The tender period ended on January 23, 2023.

This procurement opportunity, led by Defra, aims to better understand consumer behaviours regarding the reuse and disposal of electronic equipment and batteries in the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) well-versed in research consultancy services would find this tender particularly suited for engaging in the project. Businesses focused on sustainability and waste management can leverage this opportunity for growth by contributing insights and solutions to enhance public awareness and responsibility towards proper electronic waste management.

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Notice Title

An exploration of reuse, hoarding, and disposal of small waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries in the UK

Notice Description

This project is required to better understand consumers perceptions and engagement with reusing EEE and batteries, what consumers do with broken EEE and working EEE that they no longer wish 1 Waste Hierarchy 2 Recycle More: Recyling Facts 3 Encouraging Battery Recycling to Reduce Waste Stream Fires 4 Recycle More: Recyling Facts 5 Encouraging Battery Recycling to Reduce Waste Stream Fires to use, the prevalence of hoarding and why this occurs, and how to facilitate the appropriate disposal of WEEE and batteries, in line with the Waste Hierarchy1 . The project will involve an online survey and focus groups with adult householders who own EEE and use batteries living in the UK. A report detailing the findings of the project will be completed by May 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83836d8f-4965-403c-80ee-3ea54956338f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40e21caf-c4ad-45d0-a52d-9573f47a529e
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
£49,980 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,980 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2023 - 26 Jun 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

IPSOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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