--- title: "Exploring effective enforcement against littering, fly-tipping and dog fouling offences" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038057" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-038057" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038057.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038057.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFRA AND ALBS" published: "2022-11-09" --- # Exploring effective enforcement against littering, fly-tipping and dog fouling offences Buyer: DEFRA AND ALBS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038057 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-038057) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038057.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is planning a procurement process titled "Exploring effective enforcement against littering, fly-tipping and dog fouling offences" in the services category. This research aims to understand the use and effectiveness of enforcement powers for tackling various environmental issues. The tender is at the planning stage with a future notice date of 25 November 2022. The buying organisation, Defra, based in London, UK, will be leading this procurement process. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services to contribute to the understanding of enforcement practices against environmental offences. Companies with expertise in mixed-methods research and report writing are well-suited to compete. The procurement process involves a detailed approach and methodology that includes desk-based research, online surveys, and qualitative interviews. The timeline for this tender includes the publication of the Invitation to Tender by 25 November 2022, proposals due by 23 December 2022, and the final report expected by the end of April 2023. ## Notice The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) would like to understand more about the use and effectiveness of fixed penalty notices (FPNs) and the other available enforcement powers for tackling litter, fly-tipping, breaches of the household waste duty of care and dog fouling. This research will provide insights into the use and effectiveness of these enforcement powers and identify barriers and facilitators of effective enforcement. It will also make recommendations for areas to explore further. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Local authorities, and others, have a statutory duty to keep their relevant land clear of litter and refuse. The Government has stated that taking proportionate and effective enforcement action against littering and similar offences is a practical step that local authorities and other duty bodies can take to help them meet their statutory duties to keep relevant land clear of litter and refuse. Public opinion on enforcement against littering, fly-tipping and dog fouling is divided. Some support a zero-tolerance approach coupled with strict sanctions while others argue that current enforcement practices are disproportionate. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) would like to understand more about the use and effectiveness of fixed penalty notices (FPNs) and the other available enforcement powers for tackling litter, fly-tipping, breaches of the household waste duty of care and dog fouling. This research will provide insights into the use and effectiveness of these enforcement powers and identify barriers and facilitators of effective enforcement. It will also make recommendations for areas to explore further. Objectives Objective 1 To describe and quantify, based on a representative sample of LAs, the use of FPNs and other enforcement powers taken against individuals found to be littering, fly-tipping, breaching the household waste duty of care, or breaching a PSPOs in the case of not cleaning up dog foul across England, Wales and Northern Ireland over the past 5 years. Objective 2 To assess the impact and effectiveness of FPNs and the other enforcement options mentioned in objective 1 in reducing littering, fly-tipping, breaching the household wate duty of care and dog fouling, broken down across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Objective 3 To set out the barriers that hinder the use and effectiveness of the current enforcement regime. Approach and Methodology Defra requires a mixed-methods approach employing desk-based research, an online survey, and qualitative interviews or focus groups. Bidders are encouraged however to consider the appropriateness of these methods and, if felt necessary, propose alternative approaches which are felt to provide more robust, timely or cost-effective evidence. Deliverables The final product is expected to be a high quality, well written report (following feedback on a draft report) of publishable quality that is accessible to non-experts. Additional information: Expected Timeline: ITT to be published by 25 November 2022 Proposals due by 23 December 2022 Project start by 9 January 2023 Full report by end April 2023 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031663-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Nov 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA AND ALBS | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 9 Nov 2022 at 11:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031663-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs/about/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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