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Cigarette Filter Litter - Policy Options, Including Extended Producer Responsibility

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

30 Nov 2021 at 17:39

Award Notice
Tender

23 Aug 2021 at 06:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the project titled "Cigarette Filter Litter - Policy Options, Including Extended Producer Responsibility." This initiative, classified under the CPV code for sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services, is taking place in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and it reached the award stage on 29th November 2021, with a total contract value of £93,461. The contract period is scheduled to run from 29th November 2021 to 31st August 2022. The tender period concluded on 20th September 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services, waste management, and policy development related to litter control and public cleanliness. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the focus on innovative solutions and the development of operational proposals that address the financial and environmental impacts of cigarette littering. Businesses with expertise in environmental policy analysis, waste management strategies, and sustainability initiatives would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cigarette Filter Litter - Policy Options, Including Extended Producer Responsibility

Notice Description

Phase 1: To explore the role of EPR as a policy to meet publicly funded cleaning costs & to reduce the incidence of cigarette littering and prevalence of littered cigarette filters in the UK compared to other regulatory policy options, including a ban on the sale of plastic cigarette filters and pre-rolled cigarettes with plastic filters, and to make a recommendation. Phase 2: For the recommended policy, to develop an operational proposal supported by consideration of the economic effects of the policy. (phase 2). Background A recent study by Keep Britain Tidy found that smoking related litter is the most prevalent form of litter in England, making up 68% of all littered items, of which 66% is cigarette butts. Research conducted in Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland shows that cigarette filter litter is similarly prevalent. The vast majority of cigarette butts are 'single use plastic' & contain hundreds of toxic chemicals once smoked. Littered cigarette filters can persist in the environment for many years & release these chemicals to air, land & water, harming both plant growth & wildlife. New research conducted by Eunomia for Defra & WRAP indicates that cleaning up littered cigarette butts currently costs litter authorities in the UK around PS40 million per year, rising to PS46 million when including those disposed of in public bins. There's therefore a justification to consider evidence around the case, or otherwise, to bring forward regulatory measures to tackle cigarette litter. This policy development will benefit from significant analysis & research by external bodies in this area. Non-regulatory approaches have been explored by independent organisations with cooperation from tobacco industry representatives however, the Govt position is that that a regulatory approach may be required to ensure that the industry takes sufficient financial responsibility for the litter created by its products, & to prevent them from undermining public health policy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e87e7b12-4931-45c8-93f1-da2abc95b24e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8075f772-f3a2-4348-bf08-6d9d2a34ce98
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£93,461 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,461 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 6-12 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Defra
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00

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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE WASTE AND RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME (WRAP

Further Information

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