Award

Circular Economy Health Check

WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Oct 2025 at 18:05

Tender

22 Sep 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) based in Banbury, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process for their project titled "Circular Economy Health Check". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting research, development, and environmental consultancy sectors. An award notice was issued on 10th October 2025, marking the transition to the contract stage with Swansea University ARCS Programme as the supplier. The project's contract period extends from 13th October 2025 to 7th November 2025, with a potential for extension based on budget availability, to further refine the tool developed. The procurement used an open method under a below-threshold, open competition designation.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in the Welsh SME and manufacturing sectors, as it requires the development of a tool aimed at advancing circular economy principles in manufacturing. Businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and circular economy processes are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. WRAP's initiative underscores the need for innovative solutions to reduce waste and enhance sustainability, offering potential for companies that can contribute to and optimise circular business models for the manufacturing industry.

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Notice Title

Circular Economy Health Check

Notice Description

WRAP is seeking a contractor with expertise in the Welsh SME and manufacturing sector to develop a 'Circular Economy Health Check' tool. This tool will assess how manufacturers are engaging with circular economy principles and identify opportunities to reduce waste and environmental impact. The contractor will design a structured assessment process, create a practical questionnaire or template, and develop a scoring system to benchmark circularity. The tool will help WRAP tailor support and action plans to accelerate manufacturers' transition to circular business models, including servitisation. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=986241365

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to available budget, WRAP may extend the contract to include testing and iteration of the developed Circular Economy Health Check tool. This would involve engaging Welsh focus groups and/or relevant businesses in Wales to trial the tool and refine it based on feedback.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059f6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064398-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

90700000 - Environmental services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 7 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@wrap.ngo
Contact Phone
01295 819900

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY ARCS PROGRAMME

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