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title: "DPEL_61547_033 Deposit Return Scheme"
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# DPEL_61547_033 Deposit Return Scheme

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e70a0a8a-6040-4055-8bf8-3b93b73776ad

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## Summary

DEFRA has completed the procurement process titled "DPEL_61547_033 Deposit Return Scheme". This tender falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000). The procurement method was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process was conducted to acquire expert financial advice for assessing the financial submission from a prospective Deposit Management Organisation (DMO) provider. The contract period commenced on 3rd February 2025 and ends on 30th April 2025. The award was given to Deloitte LLP on 7th February 2025 with a contract value of GBP 78,500. Delivery locations for this project include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, other parts of Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy and research services to enhance their portfolio by working with reputable government bodies like DEFRA. Business growth can be significantly boosted for companies with expertise in financial advisory for environmental and sustainability projects. Firms with capabilities in handling extensive international projects and providing high-level consultancy are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement processes.

## Notice

Defra now requires expert financial advice to assess the financial submission from the prospective DMO provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/722b2980-92e8-4de6-b253-49b26656befa |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,500 |
| 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 | DELOITTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/722b2980-92e8-4de6-b253-49b26656befa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/722b2980-92e8-4de6-b253-49b26656befa
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed948a8b-f0d6-4758-8fe9-38f861321889
  DPEL_61547_033 DRS DMO Financial Assessment - C27828 Deposit Return Scheme - FINAL_Redacted

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