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pEPR Fee Modulation

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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12 Nov 2025 at 14:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "pEPR Fee Modulation" project has been conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, based in London, UK. This contract, classified under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, was in the award stage as of 12th November 2025. The project involves the UK's new Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme, aimed at promoting sustainable packaging practices. The procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period set to begin on 17th November 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2026. This project supports PackUK in researching new factors for modulating packaging fees, with a contract value of £203,861.56 awarded to WSP UK Limited.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sustainability-focused research and development consultancy, particularly those experienced with public policy implications in environmental sectors. Large-scale companies, like WSP UK Limited, which have expertise in delivering comprehensive research solutions and aligning them with policy frameworks, would be well-suited to benefit from and contribute to the success of such initiatives. By engaging with such projects, businesses can position themselves as leaders in the growing market of sustainable packaging solutions, enhancing their industry reputation and expanding their service offerings in environmental consultancy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

pEPR Fee Modulation

Notice Description

The new UK Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme for Packaging ("pEPR") extends packaging producers' responsibility for packaging to the post-use stage so that they bear the costs of the end-of-life management of packaging materials by local authorities across the UK. In line with the 'polluter pays' principle, producers pay a 'disposal fee' per tonne of packaging material that they place on the market. This policy promotes the reduction in total amount and weight of packaging material generated and helps support shifts to more sustainable packaging materials. The four nations have agreed that a key objective of the scheme is to incentivise shifts to more sustainable packaging. pEPR regulations enable the pEPR Scheme Administrator (PackUK) to adjust packaging fees based on a wide range of environmental sustainability criteria, subject to the agreement of the 4 nations. From year 2 of pEPR (2026 invoices charged to producers for packaging placed on the market in calendar year 2025) fees charged will be "modulated" to incentivise recyclable packaging. This will be based on the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) which PackUK published the first draft of in December 2024. Modulation based on recyclability was only designed to be an initial policy, and the intention was always to build a stronger evidence base to modulate based on other sustainability factors. This project commissioned on behalf of the 4 Nations and PackUK will deliver vital research to deliver modulation based on these further factors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b75a0390-eb98-4aff-a7e2-ec0881813f48
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a401c52a-9ea5-4d97-beeb-cb7e4f316e5c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£203,861 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£203,861 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

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