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Behavioural Insights - Kent Recycling

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2025 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Behavioural Insights - Kent Recycling" in the Research Consultancy Services category (CPV code 73210000). Located in the South East of the United Kingdom, the aim is to enhance recycling behaviours within Kent by increasing dry mixed recycling capture, improving accuracy, and minimizing contamination, specifically in challenging settings like flats and communal properties. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 3rd July 2025, with the contract running from 7th July 2025 to 30th January 2026. The procurement method employed a horizontal agreement, with a contract value of £122,732. The tender period concluded on 27th June 2025, and the contract has been awarded to The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP). This initiative supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This open contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in behavioural research and consultancy, particularly those with innovative strategies for effecting behavioural change in recycling practices. Firms equipped to tackle recycling challenges in complex residential environments are well-suited for such tenders. Additionally, businesses operating in or serving the South East England region can leverage this contract to showcase their capabilities and gain footholds within public sector engagements. The alignment with Kent County Council’s objectives to promote sustainability and effective waste management could enhance business prospects and foster sustained partnerships.

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Notice Title

Behavioural Insights - Kent Recycling

Notice Description

Behavioural insights to improve recycling in Kent. The overarching aim is to change recycling behaviours in Kent for the better, embedding positive habits for the long term and ensuring that Simpler Recycling and EPR can be successfully delivered across Kent. This includes: * Increasing capture of dry mixed recycling (DMR) and food waste. * Improving accuracy and reducing contamination. * Targeting behaviour change in challenging settings, such as flats and communal properties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2f15af4-ad56-42b7-89a5-8c238e49b464
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Horizontal Agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£122,732 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,732 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 6-12 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE WASTE AND RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME (WRAP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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