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GB-Banbury: Pathway to scalable recycling report - copywriting

WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME

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Summary of the contracting process

The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) is seeking a copywriter to develop a 51-page report titled "Pathway to scalable recycling report - copywriting," including an executive summary. This procurement process, classified under writing agency services and relating to plastics in primary forms, aims to address challenges and opportunities in recycling plastic films and flexibles within the UK. The report is intended to support a circular economy by ensuring post-consumer films collected can be effectively recycled. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the tender period closing on 5 March 2025. The contract period begins on 7 March 2025 and ends on 21 March 2025. This opportunity is open to all economic operators, with a particular note that it may be suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in copywriting and sustainability reporting. SMEs with expertise in the recycling industry and experience in producing technical reports would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will collaborate with WRAP to deliver comprehensive content that could help shape sustainable recycling practices across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK. Engaging in this project allows businesses to showcase their skills and potentially secure further contracts within the environmental sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Banbury: Pathway to scalable recycling report - copywriting

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 26 February 2025 for the following reason: Please note this notice has been withdrawn due to incorrect publication.(We are looking for a copywriter for a 51 page report (the content for the report to be based upon will be provided by WRAP) as well as to write an executive summary. This report is about achieving scalable recycling for plastic films and flexibles is vital for a circular economy. This report outlines the challenges, opportunities, and actions required to transform these materials into sustainable resources. This report seeks to determine the conditions required to ensure that post-consumer films collected for recycling can indeed be recycled, as well as identifying how we can develop recycling solutions for most of the materials collected within the boundaries of the UK. This report will be due by 21 March.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-349c19fb-a955-4a2c-8877-e75976405b78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1316bb85-b3b5-4381-9c9a-63ce2990d42a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

24500000 - Plastics in primary forms

92312211 - Writing agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Mar 2025 - 21 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME
Contact Name
Hannah Russell
Contact Email
lauren.lock@wrap.ngo
Contact Phone
01295819900

Buyer Location

Locality
BANBURY
Postcode
OX16 0AH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Banbury Cross and Neithrop
Westminster Constituency
Banbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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