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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-b5fd17-448c38f3-7192-4bf1-8fe0-f1405be9b133

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract titled "RDE 389 - Barriers and Opportunities for Circularity of Plastics" for research and development consultancy services. The procurement stage was selective, and the contract period is from 22nd November 2023 to 25th March 2024. The tender period ended on 19th November 2023, and the contract value is £49,752.5 GBP. This project aims to identify barriers and opportunities towards achieving a circular economy for plastics globally, with delivery addresses in various locations including the UK.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services, especially those focusing on circular economy solutions for plastics. Businesses with expertise in evaluating environmental, social, and economic impacts and exploring innovative approaches would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method involved calling off from a framework agreement, with DEFRA being the contracting authority leading this initiative to drive positive change in the dynamics of plastic circularity.

## Notice

Circularity applies to all materials and plastic is no exception. The entire lifecycle of plastic should be in scope for action, with consideration going to environmental, social, and economic impacts across the system. It is vital to consider potential trade-offs as well as assessing the timeline for action. This allows space for technological development and innovation whilst ensuring we remain on the path to circularity. Additionally, identification of barriers and opportunities helps to determine where our existing powers can act and where we may need to approach certain challenges differently to drive positive change. 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/7773edbe-3e03-4bbc-846d-34e267d1dd2b |
| 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 | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 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

- 14 Dec 2023 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7773edbe-3e03-4bbc-846d-34e267d1dd2b
- 14 Dec 2023 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbc8f338-8055-4818-996e-18ec2381c983

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7773edbe-3e03-4bbc-846d-34e267d1dd2b
  14th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbc8f338-8055-4818-996e-18ec2381c983
  14th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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