--- title: "Updating the Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8cd1ed60-0903-45c5-a413-358b6cbe06ce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8cd1ed60-0903-45c5-a413-358b6cbe06ce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8cd1ed60-0903-45c5-a413-358b6cbe06ce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8cd1ed60-0903-45c5-a413-358b6cbe06ce.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2023-04-28" --- # Updating the Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse Buyer: DEPT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cd1ed60-0903-45c5-a413-358b6cbe06ce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8cd1ed60-0903-45c5-a413-358b6cbe06ce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8cd1ed60-0903-45c5-a413-358b6cbe06ce.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is initiating a tender titled "Updating the Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse". The procurement falls under the services category, with a procurement method of Open Procedure (below threshold). The tender period ends on 9th May 2023, and the contract period is set to run from 5th June 2023 to 29th September 2023. This opportunity is open to SMEs and is located in London, SW1P 3JR. The project is expected to start in June 2023 and last for four months. This tender for updating the Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse by Defra presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development consultancy services industry. Companies specializing in desk-based research, stakeholder engagement, and code production would be well-suited to participate in this tender. With a clearly defined project scope and timeline, this opportunity can support business growth and innovation within the specified contract period. ## Notice Defra is seeking to procure the services of a suitable organisation to update the 'Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse'. The Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse was last updated several years ago. It now needs refreshing in order to update references to old legislation and reflect the changed technological, economic and social environment in which Land-Managers now operate. There is also concern that some of the standards described in the Code of Practice may need clarification, particularly in relation to land with 'special circumstances'. It is expected that this project will consist of the following (which can be aligned with milestones payments) - desk-based research - engagement with stakeholders and - production of a revised Code The project is expected to commence in June 2023 and run for four months. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal. If you need technical help with the Atamis system, either when registering, or when completing a tender, please contact the Atamis support team e-mail Support@Atamis.co.uk or phone Tel: 029 2279 0052. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb9dd598-a351-40e4-9f88-140a5aeb1fdb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 25 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Jun 2023 - 13 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | DEPT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Apr 2023 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb9dd598-a351-40e4-9f88-140a5aeb1fdb - 27 Apr 2023 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba10aa71-e682-41b8-83ce-f9d4b4d309c2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb9dd598-a351-40e4-9f88-140a5aeb1fdb 28th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba10aa71-e682-41b8-83ce-f9d4b4d309c2 27th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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