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title: "RDE 497 - Food waste reporting: consumer costs survey (large businesses)"
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# RDE 497 - Food waste reporting: consumer costs survey (large businesses)

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96c609e1-9d4a-4bc3-b285-69d9fef6dd1e

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for a research and development consultancy service titled "RDE 497 - Food waste reporting: consumer costs survey (large businesses)". The procurement falls under the industry category of 'Research and development consultancy services' and is at the award stage. The contract was awarded to Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) following a selective procurement method involving calling off from a framework agreement. The tender deadline was on 22nd January 2024, and the contract period extends from 30th January 2024 to 22nd March 2024.

This awarded tender offers opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy sector, especially those focusing on sustainability and waste management. Companies with expertise in cost analysis, consumer behaviour research, and policy evaluation would be well-suited to compete. The contract aims to gather evidence on the impact of food waste reporting on large businesses, including consumer cost implications and potential savings. By participating in this contract, businesses can contribute to the development of policies addressing food waste and sustainability practices within the industry.

## Notice

To gather evidence from large businesses who already report and non-reporting businesses who would be in scope of a food waste reporting policy, in order to answer key questions on: * What percentage, if any, of the direct cost increases from food waste reporting have been passed through to customers? * Have businesses seen cost savings from food waste reporting, and if so, what percentage have been passed through to customers? * For businesses that are not yet reporting but expect to - do they anticipate passing on any of the direct costs to consumers and if so what percentage? Alternatively This contract was awarded by DEFRA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8629aeb9-2e9b-46a4-afb7-272126c5d8f2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2024 - 22 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,886 |
| 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 | 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 | WASTE AND RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME (WRAP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2024 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8629aeb9-2e9b-46a4-afb7-272126c5d8f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8629aeb9-2e9b-46a4-afb7-272126c5d8f2
  23rd January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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