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title: "UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) - Conditions of Appointment Reviews"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058bdd"
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# UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) - Conditions of Appointment Reviews

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058bdd

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## Summary

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located at the Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) - Conditions of Appointment Reviews." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services. The direct procurement method was utilised, falling below the threshold and without competition. The contract was signed on 7th September 2025, and the contract period spans from 8th September 2025 to 28th February 2027. The conditions of appointment reviews will assess operational planning and implementation activities in preparation for the UK DRS's expected commencement on 1st October 2027.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in operational planning and evaluation in environmental schemes. The procurement process, awarded to Earth Care Consulting, demonstrates a strategic focus on partnerships with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide bespoke research and consultancy services. Businesses that have capacity in providing supporting reviews, risk assessment, and operational readiness evaluations may find similar opportunities fitting their growth objectives. Companies with experience in working with governmental agencies could particularly benefit from the insights gained and relationships formed through such engagements.

## Notice

Conditions of Appointment reviews * Review operational planning and implementation activities undertaken in the previous period of three months * Support comparison between the operational planning and implementation activities the UK DMO had planned to undertake in the previous period of three months and the planning and activities actually undertaken * Consider proposed operation planning and implementation activities the UK DMO will undertake in the following period of three months * Support assessment of the DMO's likely readiness to commence the operation of the of the Scheme on 1 October 2027 * Detail any potential issues or risks to delivery to current legislated timelines * Provide responses to above in standardised Defra template provided ahead of each review * Attend Defra led Conditions of Appointment review meetings Operational Plan reviews * Review the UK DMO's key achievements in the year to which the repor

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057202-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,345 |
| Contracts value | £18,345 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | EARTH CARE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 09:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057202-2025
- 21 Aug 2025 at 09:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050422-2025
- 21 Aug 2025 at 09:18 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050418-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057202-2025
  17th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050422-2025
  21st August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050418-2025
  21st August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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