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LCR Circular Economy Education for Educators

MERSEYSIDE WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY

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05 May 2026 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority (MWDA) is initiating a procurement process for the "LCR Circular Economy Education for Educators" project. This tender, tagged within the education and training services category, seeks to engage an organisation to deliver zero waste and circular economy education to educators across the Liverpool City Region. The process is at the tender stage, with an open procurement method and below threshold procedure, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Bids are open until 4th June 2026, with the contract period beginning on 29th June 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2028. The service location is in the North West of the United Kingdom, with the aim to shift educational and school staff behaviours towards sustainable waste management practices.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses proficient in providing educational services focused on sustainability and environmental management. Ideal candidates are those capable of delivering impactful education programmes that catalyse long-term behavioural changes regarding waste management. Enterprises with experience in community education or institutions focused on sustainability within the education sector can leverage this project to expand their service offerings and establish a foothold in the environmental education domain within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LCR Circular Economy Education for Educators

Notice Description

Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority (MWDA) is a statutory waste disposal authority which, with its District Council partners, takes a lead in advocating and delivering recycling, waste prevention, and the safe and effective disposal of household waste for the residents of Merseyside and Halton (together, the 'Liverpool City Region'). MRWA is committed to achieving the targets of zero waste and net zero carbon, to achieve these targets we believe a whole systems change is needed. This involves changing behaviours and attitudes away from single use, throw away consumerism towards a culture of reuse, repair and avoiding waste where possible. A key aspect of behaviour change is education, and studies show that information delivered academically, culturally and in communities has more benefits and provides long-term changes to behaviours. MWDA is looking to commission an organisation to deliver circular economy and zero waste?teacher?education projects to?educators across the Liverpool City Region. The education project will focus on engaging with and educating educators and school staff across the Liverpool City Region on zero waste and the circular economy to encourage a positive shift in waste and resource behaviours within schools.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d27ab5-b40c-400f-96a2-9fb643520d93
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
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
MERSEYSIDE WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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