# 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)
- Published: 27 April 2023
- Contract start: 5 June 2023
- Contract end: 29 September 2023
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: ba10aa71-e682-41b8-83ce-f9d4b4d309c2-640287
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cd1ed60-0903-45c5-a413-358b6cbe06ce

## Description

Defra is seeking to procure the services of a suitable 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 is expected to commence in June 2023 and run for four months\. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family\.force\.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal\. If you need technical help with the Atamis system, either when registering, or when completing a tender, please contact the Atamis support team e-mail Support@Atamis\.co\.uk or phone Tel: 029 2279 0052\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba10aa71-e682-41b8-83ce-f9d4b4d309c2-640287)