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Ballmer South Africa In-country Technical and Strategy Consultancy Services

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20 Mar 2025 at 16:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has completed the procurement process for the Ballmer South Africa In-country Technical and Strategy Consultancy Services. Categorised under research and development services and related consultancy services, this contract is critical for WRAP's operations in South Africa. The consultancy services are intended to collaborate closely with the Consumer Goods Council Services (CGCSA) in South Africa. The procurement method employed was a direct award, valued at £22,500, covering a period starting from 1st April 2025 to 31st May 2025. This decision was made to prevent a lapse in service, pending the finalisation of a new procurement process.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical and strategy consultancy within the sustainability sector. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess industry knowledge and can collaborate effectively with in-country partners. Pinpoint Sustainability Ltd, an SME based in South Africa, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the global reach and collaborative nature of such opportunities. Businesses looking to expand their services internationally or engage in impactful sustainability projects would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth.

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Notice Title

Ballmer South Africa In-country Technical and Strategy Consultancy Services

Notice Description

WRAP wants to contract the services of a contractor, with industry knowledge, who will collaborate with our South Africa in-country partners the Consumer Goods Council Services (CGCSA), to meet the Ballmer Project deliverables. The current supplier has only a few weeks remaining on their Purchase Order (PO) and contract with WRAP - expiring 31st March. A lapse in service would result in disruption, impacting WRAP's operations before the new procurement is finalised. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=934881560

Procurement Information

The current supplier has only a few weeks remaining on their Purchase Order (PO) and contract with WRAP - expiring 31st March I believe. A lapse in service would result in disruption, impacting WRAP's operations before the new procurement is finalised. Given these factors, a Direct Award has been considered to bridge the service gap whilst ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, for PS22.5k covering up to a three-month period would enable continued service while the tender process progresses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f6f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010514-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MISSING
Additional Buyers

WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME

Contact Name
Procurement Lead
Contact Email
procurement@wrap.org.uk
Contact Phone
01295 584100

Buyer Location

Locality
BANBURY
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Oxford
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINPOINT SUSTAINABILITY

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