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title: "RDE 389 - Barriers and Opportunities for Circularity of Plastics"
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# RDE 389 - Barriers and Opportunities for Circularity of Plastics

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0282d424-790e-46e1-8c33-9ddad89ccf9a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "RDE 389 - Barriers and Opportunities for Circularity of Plastics" was initiated by DEFRA, a UK government department. This project falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement stage has now reached the award phase, with a contract value of 49752.5 GBP. The contract period is from 22nd November 2023 to 25th March 2024.

This tender by DEFRA offers opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector. Companies with expertise in identifying barriers and opportunities to create a circular economy for plastics would be well-suited to compete. The selective procurement method was used, calling off from a framework agreement, presenting a specific scope for businesses to engage in and provide innovative solutions within a defined contract period.

## Notice

The aim of this project is to identify barriers and opportunities to a circular economy for plastics across their entire lifecycle. This contract was awarded by DEFRA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29124516-03a9-43e8-a418-057b27b58c93 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2023 - 25 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,752 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABPMER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2024 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29124516-03a9-43e8-a418-057b27b58c93
- 5 Jan 2024 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c96d357-2077-414e-be56-6ad7f52830ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29124516-03a9-43e8-a418-057b27b58c93
  5th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c96d357-2077-414e-be56-6ad7f52830ac
  5th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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