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Circular Economy Partner Research Lab

DEFRA

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20 Jan 2025 at 15:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract titled "Circular Economy Partner Research Lab" to the University of Leeds. This project falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV: 73000000). The procurement process was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action (below threshold). The tender process ended on 20th November 2024, and the contract period will run from 20th January 2025 to 21st March 2025. The project involves various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with a contract value of GBP 10,000. The award stage of this procurement was completed on 20th January 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development services, especially those experienced in stakeholder engagement and coordinating co-design workshops with community groups. Companies specialising in methodologies for citizen engagement, social impact assessments, and generating comprehensive research reports will find this project particularly relevant. The collaborative nature of the project and its focus on the circular economy makes it well-suited for firms capable of synthesising workshop outputs and providing detailed evaluations and recommendations. The awarded contract also highlights potential future opportunities for businesses to participate in DEFRA's ongoing initiatives and projects related to sustainable economic transitions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Circular Economy Partner Research Lab

Notice Description

Defra requires a Contractor to do the following tasks: In coordination with the Defra Project Manager, develop/agree a project methodology, which includes a stakeholder engagement plan. Identify and recruit citizens to participate and attend a series of online co-design workshops, to include people from social groups that are more vulnerable to consequences of an economic transition. Develop workshop materials and activities, in coordination with the Defra Project Manager and CE Taskforce Co-Design Lead. Conduct a series of 3 online co-design workshops with CE communities/citizens - these will be focused on key themes that arise from Phase 1 of the CE Taskforce. Synthesise outputs of citizen workshops after each session to handover to Defra Project Manager in Phase 2. Develop a Research Report on the methodology used and the CE citizen findings. Develop and present a review of the project to Defra, where the Contractor will provide a brief summary of lessons learned to reflect on the project and how it might be improved in future, including potential next steps.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa6eebe4-7b02-4bda-a409-542e8c5bae55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7442f4f0-52f7-4216-b9d9-081ed991177e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 21 Mar 2025 1-6 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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 LEEDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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