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RDE721 Food Loss Waste, and Surplus in Primary Production in the UK(Food-WaSPP)

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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28 Apr 2025 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is the buyer for a consultancy services contract titled "RDE721 Food Loss Waste, and Surplus in Primary Production in the UK (Food-WaSPP)". This procurement falls under the research and development consultancy services category and was conducted through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The process is in the award stage, with Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) appointed as the supplier. The contract spans from 1 April 2025 to 30 April 2026, with a total value of £114,780.96. The delivery locations cover a wide range, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom itself.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts due to their adaptability and potential for specialised services. By securing such contracts, businesses can expand their portfolios and gain credibility through collaboration with governmental bodies like DEFRA, enhancing their market presence both domestically and internationally.

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Notice Title

RDE721 Food Loss Waste, and Surplus in Primary Production in the UK(Food-WaSPP)

Notice Description

RDE721 RDE FW Lot 7.1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-acf91b0c-f4b1-4e71-ac1e-57fc1bbd9c55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7db00a5-a3aa-4f1c-bdab-51cc2a48b3d6
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£114,780 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,780 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-2 years
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

WASTE AND RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME (WRAP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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