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title: "RDE721 Food Loss Waste, and Surplus in Primary Production in the UK(Food-WaSPP)"
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# RDE721 Food Loss Waste, and Surplus in Primary Production in the UK(Food-WaSPP)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-acf91b0c-f4b1-4e71-ac1e-57fc1bbd9c55

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is the buyer for a consultancy services contract titled "RDE721 Food Loss Waste, and Surplus in Primary Production in the UK (Food-WaSPP)". This procurement falls under the research and development consultancy services category and was conducted through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The process is in the award stage, with Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) appointed as the supplier. The contract spans from 1 April 2025 to 30 April 2026, with a total value of £114,780.96. The delivery locations cover a wide range, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom itself.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts due to their adaptability and potential for specialised services. By securing such contracts, businesses can expand their portfolios and gain credibility through collaboration with governmental bodies like DEFRA, enhancing their market presence both domestically and internationally.

## Notice

RDE721 RDE FW Lot 7.1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7db00a5-a3aa-4f1c-bdab-51cc2a48b3d6 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,780 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,780 |
| 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 & 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 |

## 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

- 28 Apr 2025 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7db00a5-a3aa-4f1c-bdab-51cc2a48b3d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7db00a5-a3aa-4f1c-bdab-51cc2a48b3d6
  28th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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