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UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) - Conditions of Appointment Reviews

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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17 Sep 2025 at 09:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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21 Aug 2025 at 09:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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21 Aug 2025 at 09:18

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located at the Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) - Conditions of Appointment Reviews." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services. The direct procurement method was utilised, falling below the threshold and without competition. The contract was signed on 7th September 2025, and the contract period spans from 8th September 2025 to 28th February 2027. The conditions of appointment reviews will assess operational planning and implementation activities in preparation for the UK DRS's expected commencement on 1st October 2027.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in operational planning and evaluation in environmental schemes. The procurement process, awarded to Earth Care Consulting, demonstrates a strategic focus on partnerships with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide bespoke research and consultancy services. Businesses that have capacity in providing supporting reviews, risk assessment, and operational readiness evaluations may find similar opportunities fitting their growth objectives. Companies with experience in working with governmental agencies could particularly benefit from the insights gained and relationships formed through such engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) - Conditions of Appointment Reviews

Notice Description

Conditions of Appointment reviews * Review operational planning and implementation activities undertaken in the previous period of three months * Support comparison between the operational planning and implementation activities the UK DMO had planned to undertake in the previous period of three months and the planning and activities actually undertaken * Consider proposed operation planning and implementation activities the UK DMO will undertake in the following period of three months * Support assessment of the DMO's likely readiness to commence the operation of the of the Scheme on 1 October 2027 * Detail any potential issues or risks to delivery to current legislated timelines * Provide responses to above in standardised Defra template provided ahead of each review * Attend Defra led Conditions of Appointment review meetings Operational Plan reviews * Review the UK DMO's key achievements in the year to which the repor

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058bdd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057202-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£18,345 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£18,345 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

EARTH CARE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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