Tender

FACET - initiative to turn post-consumer plastics into new plastic products

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Nov 2021 at 09:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council (NCC) and Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC) are embarking on a procurement process titled "FACET - initiative to turn post-consumer plastics into new plastic products." This initiative, aimed at the research and development services sector, focuses on the East of England. Currently in the Tender stage, the procurement opportunity has a closing date for submissions set for 6th January 2022, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 24th January 2022 and conclude on 30th October 2022. The total contract value is £49,000, with a minimum value of £45,000, and it is classified as an open procedure for an initiative deemed suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in sustainable practices, particularly those focused on recycling and circular economy initiatives. Companies that specialise in waste collection, recycling technologies, or the production of plastic products from recycled materials would be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging with local tourism, leisure, and hospitality sectors, the contractor will help create an infrastructure for post-consumer plastics collections, fostering community involvement and potential collaborative partnerships within the Great Yarmouth area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FACET - initiative to turn post-consumer plastics into new plastic products

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council (NCC) and Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC) are seeking a contractor to develop an initiative for the local collection and recycling of post-consumer plastics into plastic products. This will support the delivery of the Interreg 2 Seas project FACET (Facilitate the Adoption of Circular Entrepreneurship in the Tourism and leisure sector). It is felt that the nature of this initiative may lend itself to the development or extension of an existing social enterprise or community interest company. NCC and GYBC are looking for a contractor to work with the Great Yarmouth tourism, leisure & hospitality business community and the Borough Council, to arrange and collect post-consumer plastics for use in production. The work will take place in the following phases: Phase 1: Background research and community engagement Phase 2: Development of a business plan Phase 3: Upon approval of the business plan by GYBC and NCC, the contractor will launch a pilot scheme Additional information: This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council's e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the 'tenders' section and 'express an interest' to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description Interreg 2 Seas Programme Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83470a32-e4e7-4db7-90c4-2566cda4061f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0c907f7-97ae-43d5-9d48-7cc4793e91cc
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jan 2022 - 30 Oct 2022 6-12 months
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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joan Murray
Contact Email
joan.murray@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01603222044

Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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