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title: "pEPR - CE IPA NISTA Associate Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055d14"
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# pEPR - CE IPA NISTA Associate Review

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055d14

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## Summary

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has awarded a contract under the procurement title "pEPR - CE IPA NISTA Associate Review." This procurement process pertains to research and development consultancy services, specifically assessing the digital readiness of the packaging Extended Producer Responsibility scheme. The contract, awarded on 10th July 2025, has been issued to Hazel Bees Consulting Ltd, an SME based in Potters Bar, UK. The contracting method was direct and below threshold, with the requirement for completion by 30th September 2025. The review draws on programme documentation and stakeholder interviews to ensure alignment with a critical milestone on 1st October 2025, following earlier evaluations in March 2025. 

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital consultancy and government-related digital delivery projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises like Hazel Bees Consulting Ltd have played a crucial role, reflecting the accessibility of such opportunities to agile and niche consultancy firms. Companies with expertise in digital transformation, public sector consultancy, and compliance with UK governmental standards will find themselves well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. This tender serves as a case study of leveraging industry-specific insights to influence significant public sector initiatives.

## Notice

The overall aim of this review is to provide an independent, objective, and time-sensitive assessment of the digital readiness of the packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) scheme, with a particular focus on its alignment with a critical programme milestone on 1st October 2025. Building on the findings of the March 2025 NISTA/IPA review, this work seeks to evaluate the current state of key digital workstreams, identify any gaps or risks, and propose practical mitigation or contingency actions. The review will draw on programme documentation, stakeholder interviews, and best practices from across government digital delivery to ensure that recommendations are grounded in real-world experience and tailored to the specific needs of the pEPR programme. In parallel, the review will revisit the recommendations from the March review to assess progress and highlight any remaining blockers, with a particular emphasis on the robust

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039025-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF 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 | HAZEL BEES CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 14:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039025-2025
- 10 Jul 2025 at 14:04 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039015-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039025-2025
  10th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039015-2025
  10th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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