# Updating the Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Dept for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Dept for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs](/buyers/dept-for-environment-food-and-rural-affairs/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Keep Britain Tidy](/suppliers/keep-britain-tidy/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £95,863
- Award date: 12 June 2023
- Published: 3 July 2023
- Contract start: 19 June 2023
- Contract end: 18 October 2023
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 25926a84-f484-4e93-b8f6-0cf263c1310f-659144
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b9f616b-9ea4-4091-b043-e72195819e61

## Description

Defra has awarded a contract to an organisation to update the 'Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse'\. The Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse was last updated several years ago\. It now needs refreshing in order to update references to old legislation and reflect the changed technological, economic and social environment in which Land-Managers now operate\. There is also concern that some of the standards described in the Code of Practice may need clarification, particularly in relation to land with 'special circumstances'\. It is expected that this project will consist of the following \(which can be aligned with milestones payments\) - desk-based research - engagement with stakeholders and - production of a revised Code The project will commence in June 2023 and run for four months\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25926a84-f484-4e93-b8f6-0cf263c1310f-659144)