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pEPR Recycling Locator Service

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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19 Sep 2025 at 07:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the pEPR Recycling Locator Service was conducted by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), based in London. This tender pertains to the environmental services sector, specifically focusing on improving the Recycling Locator for better accessibility across the UK. The procurement followed a direct method with a single tender action below the threshold, resulting in an award to WRAP as the supplier. The tender, which was initiated as part of the PackUK mandate, is in the 'award' stage, with the contract having commenced on 4th July 2025 and set to conclude on 30th December 2025. The project's total value is £47,000, and although the tender period ended on 1st July 2025, this summary reflects the most recent updates as of the publishing date on 19th September 2025.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the environmental services sector to enhance recycling technology and services. Particularly, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in data management and software development for public utilities could benefit from similar contracts. The project aims to deliver a robust solution for recycling data dissemination, creating potential for future collaborations and expansions in sustainable packaging solutions. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for large-scale, public-facing tools that manage environmental data efficiently will find opportunities for growth in this niche market, in alignment with government sustainability goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

pEPR Recycling Locator Service

Notice Description

As part of the PackUK mandate it is integral that there is one source of truth that citizens can access to find out what packaging they can recycle and where. WRAP's Recycling Locator is the UK's only postcode-based search tool for citizens to find out what to recycle at home and at nearby locations. These funds will be used to ensure that there is strong and robust packaging data focus on the locater and that the tool is accessible for all audiences looking to recycle their packaging. First phase will be minimal viable solution

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bdc4a28d-52c9-4df5-8761-30f033bf24b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0816220-d4aa-4981-8259-326f1c33a4f5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2025 - 30 Dec 2025 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 AND 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 4DF
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

WRAP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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