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pEPR - CE IPA NISTA Associate Review

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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10 Jul 2025 at 14:16

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10 Jul 2025 at 14:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has awarded a contract under the procurement title "pEPR - CE IPA NISTA Associate Review." This procurement process pertains to research and development consultancy services, specifically assessing the digital readiness of the packaging Extended Producer Responsibility scheme. The contract, awarded on 10th July 2025, has been issued to Hazel Bees Consulting Ltd, an SME based in Potters Bar, UK. The contracting method was direct and below threshold, with the requirement for completion by 30th September 2025. The review draws on programme documentation and stakeholder interviews to ensure alignment with a critical milestone on 1st October 2025, following earlier evaluations in March 2025.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital consultancy and government-related digital delivery projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises like Hazel Bees Consulting Ltd have played a crucial role, reflecting the accessibility of such opportunities to agile and niche consultancy firms. Companies with expertise in digital transformation, public sector consultancy, and compliance with UK governmental standards will find themselves well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. This tender serves as a case study of leveraging industry-specific insights to influence significant public sector initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

pEPR - CE IPA NISTA Associate Review

Notice Description

The overall aim of this review is to provide an independent, objective, and time-sensitive assessment of the digital readiness of the packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) scheme, with a particular focus on its alignment with a critical programme milestone on 1st October 2025. Building on the findings of the March 2025 NISTA/IPA review, this work seeks to evaluate the current state of key digital workstreams, identify any gaps or risks, and propose practical mitigation or contingency actions. The review will draw on programme documentation, stakeholder interviews, and best practices from across government digital delivery to ensure that recommendations are grounded in real-world experience and tailored to the specific needs of the pEPR programme. In parallel, the review will revisit the recommendations from the March review to assess progress and highlight any remaining blockers, with a particular emphasis on the robust

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039025-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ademola.olagunju@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

HAZEL BEES CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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