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title: "RDE741 Impact of waste management processes on success rates for reuniting dead cats and dogs found by the roadside with their owners"
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# RDE741 Impact of waste management processes on success rates for reuniting dead cats and dogs found by the roadside with their owners

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7dcd5950-5758-4d24-9698-0354ba4c7cac

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process titled "RDE741 Impact of waste management processes on success rates for reuniting dead cats and dogs found by the roadside with their owners". Classified under research and development consultancy services, this selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £26,908 GBP, will be executed by WSP UK Limited. The service delivery will take place across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and other territories, starting from 6 January 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2025. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the contract finalised on 20 December 2024.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those focused on research and development. Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), this project requires expertise in identifying and implementing best practices for waste management and animal reunification. Businesses with experience in infrastructure development, resource management, and consultancy stand to benefit from participating in similar future tenders. Engaging with Defra through such contracts could enhance a company’s portfolio by contributing to public sector innovations and community-focused projects.

## Notice

This project will assess the necessary processes, infrastructure and resources required to facilitate successful reunification of dead cats found by the roadside with their owners. The project is also expected to identify blockers to successful reunification, examples of effective systems already in operation and best practices. The intention is that this information will assist Defra to work with Local Authorities to develop a best practice guide.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/925754d5-b801-4c60-bcbb-287d596fa174 |
| 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 | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,908 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,908 |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/925754d5-b801-4c60-bcbb-287d596fa174

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/925754d5-b801-4c60-bcbb-287d596fa174
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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