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title: "Behaviour Change Research - Simpler Recycling for NHMs and Waste Tracking"
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# Behaviour Change Research - Simpler Recycling for NHMs and Waste Tracking

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5de8aef4-9962-4273-9b7c-1ed769448e43

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a procurement process for "Behaviour Change Research - Simpler Recycling for NHMs and Waste Tracking" within the category of Social Research Services. The contract, valued at £44,888, falls under the industry classification CPV code 79315000. This procurement, conducted through a selective method as a call-off from an existing framework agreement, was awarded to The Cognition Company Group Ltd. The procurement covered a broad geographical delivery including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the UK. The tender period concluded on 24th September 2024, followed by the contract period starting on 1st October 2024 and ending on 1st February 2025. Key dates include the award date on 18th October 2024 and the publication date of the award notice on 11th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research services, particularly those with expertise in behavioural insights and waste management programs. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to participate, given the suitability criteria outlined. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to contribute to meaningful environmental and waste management initiatives, enhance their portfolio with government projects, and establish a collaborative relationship with a major public entity such as Defra. The project's wide delivery scope may also offer additional opportunities for businesses operating in diverse regional markets.

## Notice

This Behavioural Insights work will sit within the Resources & Waste Behaviour Change Programme, a wider programme of work that is currently being developed by the Social Research and Behavioural Insights (SR&BI) team in Defra's Resources and Waste directorate

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fac0fd17-d715-45fc-a83c-5bdde4575f11 |
| 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 | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 1 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,888 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,888 |
| 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 | THE COGNITION COMPANY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fac0fd17-d715-45fc-a83c-5bdde4575f11
- 11 Dec 2024 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/996eed33-a54a-4ef4-a9f1-5f324a1ad5cd
- 18 Oct 2024 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f41d379b-cf4b-47b1-9119-86c4dc5064dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fac0fd17-d715-45fc-a83c-5bdde4575f11
  11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/996eed33-a54a-4ef4-a9f1-5f324a1ad5cd
  11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f41d379b-cf4b-47b1-9119-86c4dc5064dd
  18th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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