Planning

Local Authority Support and Waste Composition Transformation Pre-Market Engagement

WRAP (WASTE AND RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME)

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Planning

01 Apr 2025 at 11:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme), a public authority under sub-central government, has initiated the planning stage for the "Local Authority Support and Waste Composition Transformation Pre-Market Engagement" tender. This procurement is aimed at renewing and combining WRAP's Local Authority Waste and Resources Support and Waste Composition frameworks. The process is currently in the market engagement stage, with key stakeholders invited to provide preliminary input by 16 April 2025. The official tender notice is expected to be published by 2 May 2025. This procurement covers services including waste management, waste composition analysis, and recycling advisory across multiple lots, with an estimated total value of GBP 12 million. The procurement contract is set to commence on 1 July 2025 and runs through 30 June 2028, with a potential extension until 30 June 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the environmental services sector, particularly those with expertise in municipal waste management, recycling implementation, waste communication, and waste composition analysis. Companies adept at delivering technical support, developing strategic communications, and conducting detailed waste analysis will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. By engaging in this procurement, businesses have the chance to contribute to national and local waste management initiatives, enhancing their profile and expanding their service portfolio within the public sector. The framework agreement offers stable, long-term partnerships and a platform for businesses to drive growth through sustained involvement in public waste management projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Authority Support and Waste Composition Transformation Pre-Market Engagement

Notice Description

The framework will be set across four lots: Lot 1: Local Authority Technical Support - Recycling and Waste Management Lot 1 covers the provision of advice to local authorities in England, Northern Ireland and Wales on the design, commissioning, delivery, and review of services for the collection, re-use, recycling, and treatment of household and non-household municipal wastes. Advice provided by WRAP is in support of the policy priorities within each of the nations. It covers the provision of advice in relation to household collections (low-rise and flatted properties), the collection of non-household municipal waste, as well as the provision of bring facilities, Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs), materials handling and sorting facilities. It also covers the development and updating of good practice guidance, case studies and training resources where gaps in existing information are identified. Lot 2: Local Authority Recycling and Waste Management Services Implementation Lot 2 covers the provision of advice to local authorities in England, Northern Ireland and Wales on the implementation and roll out of recycling and waste management services either directly by the local authority or with a contractor. The services to be covered include: *collections of dry recycling, food waste, garden waste and residual waste from household and business premises *Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) *materials handling and sorting facilities *and any other emerging services. Lot 3: Local Authority Waste and Recycling Communications Lot 3 covers the provision of advice and support to local authorities in England, Northern Ireland and Wales on the design, development and delivery of effective recycling and waste communications. The advice provided by WRAP is in support of the policy priorities within each of the nations. It covers the provision of communications advice and support in relation to household recycling and waste collections, local authority operated business waste collections, waste reduction initiatives, bring facilities and HWRCs, including: *strategic and tactical planning *project and supplier management *and campaign and asset delivery. Lot 4: Waste Composition Analysis The purpose of Lot 4 is to enable WRAP to deliver waste composition analysis services. These typically include: *identifying recyclable materials remaining in the residual waste stream *identifying contamination levels in recyclable materials *calculating capture rates for targeted recyclable materials *and correlating arisings of waste and recyclable materials with attitudes and behaviours. The purpose of waste composition studies for WRAP is to: *inform citizen or business communications *provide WRAP with data to inform policy work with governments *inform Local Authority improvements *inform and support improvements in collection services and waste processing infrastructure *and assess the success of pilots, trials, or communications at capturing materials for recycling. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/VHPHS348Z6 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VHPHS348Z6

Planning Information

WRAP is seeking preliminary input from the market to better understand the level of interest, expertise, and capability available, as we are seeking to renew our Local Authority Waste and Resources Support and Waste Composition frameworks as one combined framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012213-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WRAP (WASTE AND RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME)
Contact Name
Amy Hands
Contact Email
procurement@wrap.ngo
Contact Phone
01295819900

Buyer Location

Locality
BANBURY
Postcode
OX16 5BH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Banbury Cross and Neithrop
Westminster Constituency
Banbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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