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title: "pEPR Year 3 Scheme Data Collection"
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# pEPR Year 3 Scheme Data Collection

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a208f63c-ad59-4d62-a0e4-d8a2b6d371b6

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has concluded the "pEPR Year 3 Scheme Data Collection" contract, valued at £113,330.5, with Ricardo-AEA Limited as the supplier. This procurement falls under the "Research and development consultancy services" category, focusing on waste management data collection in the UK, with particular attention to packaging and food waste. The project is executed through a call-off contract from a framework agreement. The contract period began on 1st August 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026. Defra, located in London, ensures detailed data collection across multiple jurisdictions including the UK and British Overseas Territories, providing critical support for policy analysis and decision-making.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and data consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in environmental data management. The procurement process, being selective, allows businesses with the requisite framework agreement access to engage in meaningful contributions to national environmental policy enhancement. SMEs that focus on data analysis and consultancy in environmental sectors are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Businesses participating in these contracts not only gain financial growth but also play a critical role in supporting governmental policy development through comprehensive data insights.

## Notice

To advise and assist in the specification, collection, checking and processing of up-to-date information on local authority waste management operations, tonnages and costs across the UK. The data will be used to support policy analysis with a focus in the first instance on packaging waste and food waste.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec97f5a-5784-4daf-841a-c5bde5867ac8 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £113,330 |
| 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 AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2025 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec97f5a-5784-4daf-841a-c5bde5867ac8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec97f5a-5784-4daf-841a-c5bde5867ac8
  3rd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56b35f3b-cb8c-4b7b-9aae-b64078defe98
  pEPR_Year 3 Data Collection - RDE Framework calloff form_RICARDO AEA redacted

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