Sustainable Procurement Technical Consultancy Framework - FRA087

WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME

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Tender

17 Jun 2026 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), located in Banbury, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender for the "Sustainable Procurement Technical Consultancy Framework - FRA087" under the industry category of procurement consultancy services. This procurement pertains to establishing a multi-supplier framework contract to provide specialist sustainable procurement services across the UK, particularly supporting Welsh Government and Defra-funded programmes. The tender is at the 'active' stage, operating under an open procurement method with a total estimated value of £1.5 million including VAT. Interested parties should note that the procurement process follows the Competitive flexible procedure. The final date for tender submissions is set for 13th July 2026, with the contract period beginning on 1st October 2026 and potentially running until 30th September 2032.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sustainable procurement consultancy, particularly those experienced in strategy, policy support, circular economy, and environmental management. With call-off contracts available below £30,000 via direct award and larger contracts through mini-competitions, the framework is well-suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with substantial expertise in programme evaluation, impact reporting, and supplier engagement within sustainable procurement practices will find this tender highly appealing, providing a platform for substantial growth and increased visibility within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Sustainable Procurement Technical Consultancy Framework - FRA087

Notice Description

WRAP is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of specialist sustainable procurement technical consultancy services. The framework will support the delivery of Welsh Government-funded programmes, Defra-funded programmes and other WRAP initiatives across Wales, England and the wider UK. Services may include, but are not limited to, sustainable procurement strategy and policy support, circular economy and resource efficiency consultancy, low-carbon procurement and Scope 3 emissions support, supplier and market engagement, procurement document development, training and capability building, contract management and performance measurement, programme evaluation, impact reporting and specialist category expertise. WRAP intends to appoint up to five suppliers to the framework. Call-off contracts may be awarded through direct award for requirements below PS30,000 (inclusive of VAT) or through mini-competitions. The framework will operate as an Open Framework in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and is anticipated to have a total value of up to PS1.5 million (inclusive of VAT) over its lifetime. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Banbury:-Procurement-consultancy-services./34ZJ5S6K53 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/34ZJ5S6K53

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b67c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056895-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

90710000 - Environmental management

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BANBURY
Postcode
OX16 0AH
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

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