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title: "Circular Economy Partner Research Lab"
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# Circular Economy Partner Research Lab

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa6eebe4-7b02-4bda-a409-542e8c5bae55

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract titled "Circular Economy Partner Research Lab" to the University of Leeds. This project falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV: 73000000). The procurement process was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action (below threshold). The tender process ended on 20th November 2024, and the contract period will run from 20th January 2025 to 21st March 2025. The project involves various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with a contract value of GBP 10,000. The award stage of this procurement was completed on 20th January 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development services, especially those experienced in stakeholder engagement and coordinating co-design workshops with community groups. Companies specialising in methodologies for citizen engagement, social impact assessments, and generating comprehensive research reports will find this project particularly relevant. The collaborative nature of the project and its focus on the circular economy makes it well-suited for firms capable of synthesising workshop outputs and providing detailed evaluations and recommendations. The awarded contract also highlights potential future opportunities for businesses to participate in DEFRA's ongoing initiatives and projects related to sustainable economic transitions.

## Notice

Defra requires a Contractor to do the following tasks: In coordination with the Defra Project Manager, develop/agree a project methodology, which includes a stakeholder engagement plan. Identify and recruit citizens to participate and attend a series of online co-design workshops, to include people from social groups that are more vulnerable to consequences of an economic transition. Develop workshop materials and activities, in coordination with the Defra Project Manager and CE Taskforce Co-Design Lead. Conduct a series of 3 online co-design workshops with CE communities/citizens - these will be focused on key themes that arise from Phase 1 of the CE Taskforce. Synthesise outputs of citizen workshops after each session to handover to Defra Project Manager in Phase 2. Develop a Research Report on the methodology used and the CE citizen findings. Develop and present a review of the project to Defra, where the Contractor will provide a brief summary of lessons learned to reflect on the project and how it might be improved in future, including potential next steps.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7442f4f0-52f7-4216-b9d9-081ed991177e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 21 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| 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 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2025 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7442f4f0-52f7-4216-b9d9-081ed991177e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7442f4f0-52f7-4216-b9d9-081ed991177e
  20th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cdd2108d-da41-4dfc-92d0-ea5521452245
  Short form supply of goods services contract award letter - C27618 Circular Economy Partner Research Lab services (005)_Redacted

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