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title: "Resources and Waste - Options for a Furniture Product Policy Framework"
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# Resources and Waste - Options for a Furniture Product Policy Framework

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3590db8a-a78d-47a2-94fd-20e177827a56

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed an award for a research project titled "Resources and Waste - Options for a Furniture Product Policy Framework". The research falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code: 73200000). The contract value is £49,925 GBP, with a tender period ending on 15th January 2023, and a contract period from 13th February 2023 to 31st May 2023.

This tender offers an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs interested in research and development consultancy services to work with Defra on developing a policy framework for bulky furniture and furnishings. The procurement method is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Businesses focusing on sustainable waste management and Extended Producer Responsibility would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Aims of research Furniture was one of the five new priority waste streams identified in the Government's 2018 Resources and Waste Strategy for England (referred to there as 'bulky waste') for consideration of measures such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and product standards by the end of 2025. Recent WRAP/University of Leeds research which used Multi-Regional Input-Output (MRIO) analysis, identified Extended Producer Responsibility for Furniture as being potentially able to achieve a reduction in Raw Material Consumption (RMC) of 95 million tonnes 2021-2050, as well as a reduction in territorial and consumption emissions (relating to production) of 4MtCO2e and 44MtCO2e respectively over the same period. This modelling is based on the assumption that EPR could achieve a 40.5% reduction in demand for new furniture by 2050 as EPR achieves a 90% re-use/re-use with repair rate for all furniture entering the waste stream where re-use/re-use with repair is possible. The research should take stock of, critically challenge, and expand upon this work. The aim of this research is to further develop the evidence base to underpin the development of a product policy framework for bulky furniture and furnishings, including mattresses, bedding, carpets and underlay (referred to collectively from this point on as 'furniture').

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b14f4a7f-955d-4246-9f92-b165e3883151 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2023 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,925 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,925 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUNOMIA RESEARCH & CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2023 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b14f4a7f-955d-4246-9f92-b165e3883151

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b14f4a7f-955d-4246-9f92-b165e3883151
  29th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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