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    ContractsEnvironmental Analysis for England's Waste Management Plan Refresh
    Awarded contract

    Environmental Analysis for England's Waste Management Plan Refresh

    Awarded
    £68.2k
    Published 9 Nov 2026

    Provide independent environmental impact analysis to support the development and publication of England's updated Waste Management Plan.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 9 Nov 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £68.2k
    Published 9 Nov 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £68,165
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • AE
      AECOM LTD
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    9 November 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Defra is seeking an independent consultant to conduct a comprehensive environmental assessment of the refreshed Waste Management Plan for England (WMPE). The successful contractor will analyze environmental implications, support the development of the updated plan, and assist with its publication. This is a direct award opportunity available through Defra's self-service procurement process. The work requires expert evaluation of policy options and their environmental impacts to inform decision-making on waste management strategy for England.

    Track record

    32 awards · 19 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS has awarded 32 contracts to 19 suppliers.

    Who wins here
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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-07b761

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