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title: "WRAP Independent Expert Support"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
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# WRAP Independent Expert Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-231d1089-1201-4043-ba01-1b359a4bd30e

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has concluded a procurement process for the "WRAP Independent Expert Support" project, classified under "Evaluation consultancy services". This contract was awarded on 7 March 2025 with the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) as the supplier. The project involves preparation support for a grant scheme and the assessment of grant applications. The contract, valued at £57,000, runs from 3 March 2025 to 31 March 2026. This direct procurement method was conducted as a Single Tender Action (below threshold), with a tender period ending on 28 February 2025. Relevant locations include the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in food waste and redistribution. The contract's focus on diverse and informed decision-making in grant assessments provides a platform for these businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure future projects with Defra. Companies that can offer unbiased insight and possess a deep understanding of existing interventions, integration potentials, and effective grant evaluation processes are well-suited for such opportunities.

## Notice

1. Preparation support This phase will involve inputting to the initial design and set up of the grant scheme, joining preparation workshops and supporting Defra in preparing for the start of the assessment phase. 2. Assessment External representatives bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise to the assessment panel. This diversity enhances the panel's ability to evaluate grant applications and consider a broad range of factors, leading to more well-rounded and informed decisions. Third party representation on grant panels can contribute to reducing bias and conflicts of interest in the assessment process. This impartiality helps ensure fairness and integrity in the evaluation of grant applications. WRAP specialists will provide independent food waste/redistribution expertise to assist in the evaluation and assessment of grant applications. WRAP's food redistribution specialists can provide valuable insight into complementarity of existing interventions and any potential overlaps or synergies. This phase of support would include: * Panel meetings. * Assessment of specific applications and recommendations for grant awards. * Working with Defra team to agree final grant approvals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b38cc30b-40f9-48ce-9940-cf2020a8995d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | WASTE AND RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME (WRAP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2025 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b38cc30b-40f9-48ce-9940-cf2020a8995d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b38cc30b-40f9-48ce-9940-cf2020a8995d
  13th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5178480a-d210-4bb3-95a7-220c1553ef75
  WRAP contract Redacted 13.03.2025

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