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title: "RDE581 Circular economy and materials flow analysis expertise."
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# RDE581 Circular economy and materials flow analysis expertise.

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5caab451-55c4-45d3-9911-c539ea606df1

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract titled "RDE581 Circular economy and materials flow analysis expertise" to the University of Exeter. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Research and development consultancy services" (CPV code 73200000) and spans across global delivery locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, and other international regions. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract period starting on 25 May 2024 and concluding on 30 April 2025. Key dates include the tender period end date on 17 May 2024, with a contract value of £90,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in circular economy and materials flow analysis. Companies focusing on sustainability, resource efficiency, waste minimisation, and data observatories will find this contract particularly advantageous. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as the procurement method involves a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a selective process tailored for firms well-versed in these specialised services.

## Notice

Transitioning to a circular economy is a vital component of delivering sustained improvements to the environment, economy, and society. Moving towards circularity provides a solid foundation for us to achieve our Net Zero commitments, increase our resource efficiency, maximise our resources and minimise our waste. The current project will lead the development of a data observatory, apply hard and soft systems to the output of said data observatory, and ensure its outputs are disseminated across relevant stakeholders

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35f3e549-015b-422f-ab55-89748096f6b0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 & 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 EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 17:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35f3e549-015b-422f-ab55-89748096f6b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35f3e549-015b-422f-ab55-89748096f6b0
  12th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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