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title: "Consumer Research to Inform Design of an Effective Deposit Return Scheme"
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# Consumer Research to Inform Design of an Effective Deposit Return Scheme

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-489cba98-3a66-4694-957f-843e17986529

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for a contract titled "Consumer Research to Inform Design of an Effective Deposit Return Scheme". This initiative falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, with a contract value of £205,444. The contract period commenced on 24 January 2019 and will conclude on 31 July 2019. The procurement method used is selective, with this being a call-off from a framework agreement, meaning that participation is limited to the parties on the framework. The tender period ended on 30 November 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the nature of the work which requires understanding consumer attitudes and behaviours, alongside providing innovative solutions for the Deposit Return Scheme. Engaging in this contract could enhance the capabilities of participating businesses, paving the way for future projects in environmental research and policy-making.

## Notice

The objective of the research is to understand how consumers in England and in Wales are likely to respond to each of the DRS models: what are their attitudes towards a DRS and how can the scheme be designed to best fit with practices, habits and decision-making to optimise its effectiveness? Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. This contract was procured under an established framework agreement and therefore the opportunity was restricted to the parties on the framework and was not subject to an open tender. As a result of this the opportunity was not advertised in Contracts Finder

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c95b38a-7232-4d0d-8594-8cb8567e3068 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £205,444 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2019 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c95b38a-7232-4d0d-8594-8cb8567e3068

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c95b38a-7232-4d0d-8594-8cb8567e3068
  1st March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  eSourcing Portal

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