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Key evidence gaps on marine litter science required for UN Treaty Negot

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

Buyer Address: SEACOLE BUILDING, LONDON, SW1P3JR, England

Contact Email: Network.procurement@defra.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
114999.0 GBP
Published
12 Nov 2025, 09:42
Deadline
20 Oct 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
20 Oct 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
University of Plymouth
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

The role of the science commission has been invaluable to both UK policymakers and wider, therefore Defra is directly commissioning The University of Plymouth (via University of Plymouth Enterprise Ltd.) Contract awarded by Defra.

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