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title: "An exploration of reuse, hoarding, and disposal of small waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries in the UK"
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# An exploration of reuse, hoarding, and disposal of small waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries in the UK

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83836d8f-4965-403c-80ee-3ea54956338f

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the project "An exploration of reuse, hoarding, and disposal of small waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries in the UK" to Ipsos. The project falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement stage was selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from February 6, 2023, to June 26, 2023, with a total value of £49,980. The tender period ended on January 23, 2023.

This procurement opportunity, led by Defra, aims to better understand consumer behaviours regarding the reuse and disposal of electronic equipment and batteries in the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) well-versed in research consultancy services would find this tender particularly suited for engaging in the project. Businesses focused on sustainability and waste management can leverage this opportunity for growth by contributing insights and solutions to enhance public awareness and responsibility towards proper electronic waste management.

## Notice

This project is required to better understand consumers perceptions and engagement with reusing EEE and batteries, what consumers do with broken EEE and working EEE that they no longer wish 1 Waste Hierarchy 2 Recycle More: Recyling Facts 3 Encouraging Battery Recycling to Reduce Waste Stream Fires 4 Recycle More: Recyling Facts 5 Encouraging Battery Recycling to Reduce Waste Stream Fires to use, the prevalence of hoarding and why this occurs, and how to facilitate the appropriate disposal of WEEE and batteries, in line with the Waste Hierarchy1 . The project will involve an online survey and focus groups with adult householders who own EEE and use batteries living in the UK. A report detailing the findings of the project will be completed by May 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40e21caf-c4ad-45d0-a52d-9573f47a529e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2023 - 26 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,980 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,980 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2023 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40e21caf-c4ad-45d0-a52d-9573f47a529e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40e21caf-c4ad-45d0-a52d-9573f47a529e
  10th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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