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title: "Updating the Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse"
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# Updating the Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse

Buyer: DEPT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b9f616b-9ea4-4091-b043-e72195819e61

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has awarded a contract to update the 'Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse'. The project involves desk-based research, stakeholder engagement, and production of a revised Code. The procurement method was an open procedure below threshold. The contract period runs from June 19, 2023, to October 18, 2023, with the tender period ending on May 25, 2023. The project is classified under research consultancy services in the services category.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the research consultancy services industry, to engage with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this tender. With a four-month project timeline, businesses can align their capabilities to contribute to updating the Code and addressing the concerns raised regarding standards and special circumstances related to land management.

## Notice

Defra has awarded a contract to an organisation to update the 'Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse'. The Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse was last updated several years ago. It now needs refreshing in order to update references to old legislation and reflect the changed technological, economic and social environment in which Land-Managers now operate. There is also concern that some of the standards described in the Code of Practice may need clarification, particularly in relation to land with 'special circumstances'. It is expected that this project will consist of the following (which can be aligned with milestones payments) - desk-based research - engagement with stakeholders and - production of a revised Code The project will commence in June 2023 and run for four months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25926a84-f484-4e93-b8f6-0cf263c1310f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2023 - 18 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,862 |
| 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 | DEPT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | KEEP BRITAIN TIDY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2023 at 22:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25926a84-f484-4e93-b8f6-0cf263c1310f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25926a84-f484-4e93-b8f6-0cf263c1310f
  3rd July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/acc6699f-7190-4027-a1b5-feb5cb1c0891
  C19644 - Updating the Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse Research Terms and Conditions_Redacted

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