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title: "Key evidence gaps on marine litter science required for UN Treaty Negot"
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# Key evidence gaps on marine litter science required for UN Treaty Negot

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e0133b4-a712-4e3c-8d99-4901acd0bc83

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract concerning "Key evidence gaps on marine litter science required for UN Treaty Negot" to the University of Plymouth. This consultancy service, classified under the CPV code 73200000, falls within the research and development industry category. The procurement process was completed ahead of the expected start of the contract period on 21 October 2025, with the contract set to conclude on 31 March 2026. The procurement, conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, specifies work to be executed within the United Kingdom.

Defra's initiative to address marine litter science enhances opportunities for entities involved in environmental research and consultancy. Although the contract was directly commissioned to a large-scale organisation, other research-focused businesses might find avenues for collaboration or future opportunities through participation in similar call-off based frameworks. Engaging with primary organisations like Defra can offer valuable industry insights and potentially open doors for small to medium enterprises to establish partnerships or subcontracting relationships.

## Notice

The role of the science commission has been invaluable to both UK policymakers and wider, therefore Defra is directly commissioning The University of Plymouth (via University of Plymouth Enterprise Ltd.) Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a45cd228-44f6-4b1a-9f47-1b0227308285 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,999 |
| 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 & 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a45cd228-44f6-4b1a-9f47-1b0227308285

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a45cd228-44f6-4b1a-9f47-1b0227308285
  12th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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