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20 Jul 2026 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), a public undertaking based in Banbury, UK, is seeking proposals for the "ReBoot team PhD addition (V.2)" initiative. This procurement process falls under the industry category of environmental issues consultancy services, with project management consultancy services as an additional classification. The opportunity involves providing strategic technical advice for the Plastic Reboot programme's global Policy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) workstream, part of a larger global initiative supported by organisations like UNEP and WWF. The procurement is at the tender stage, with an open competition method, and key deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 24th July 2026 and a tender submission closing date of 31st July 2026. The contract is valued at £40,000, with a subsequent contract period running from 24th August 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental policy, plastics and packaging policy, and waste management, particularly those with expertise in circular economy solutions and experience advising on EPR schemes. The procurement encourages participation from Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Ideal candidates would include internationally recognised experts with a PhD in relevant disciplines and a substantial track record of collaborating with governments or international organisations. Businesses equipped to provide strategic advice, create evidence-based policy recommendations, and engage in technical exchanges will find this opportunity aligns well with their growth ambitions and potential to influence international environmental policies.

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Notice Title

ReBoot team PhD addition (V.2)

Notice Description

WRAP is seeking proposals from a highly experienced international expert to provide strategic technical advice and quality assurance for the Plastic Reboot programme's global Policy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) workstream. Plastic Reboot is a global initiative supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), co-led by UNEP and WWF, and implemented in partnership with UNDP and UNIDO. The programme supports governments across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean to accelerate circular economy solutions and policy interventions that address plastic pollution. Under contract to UNEP, WRAP leads the global Policy and EPR workstream, developing practical guidance, facilitating technical exchange and supporting countries to strengthen enabling policy frameworks. The successful consultant will provide strategic technical advice to strengthen the quality, relevance and practical applicability of key programme outputs. The role will include reviewing and shaping technical guidance, advising on emerging international policy developments and best practice, ensuring outputs are applicable to Global South contexts, and contributing to webinars and technical working groups with participating countries. This opportunity is suited to an internationally expert with a PhD in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 20 years' professional experience in environmental policy, plastics and packaging policy, circular economy, waste management or Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The successful candidate will have extensive experience advising governments, particularly in Global South countries, on the development and implementation of plastics and packaging policy, including governance, financing, enforcement and social inclusion considerations. They will also have a proven track record of developing evidence-based policy recommendations for governments and international organisations, combined with excellent written and verbal communication skills. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Banbury:-Environmental-issues-consultancy-services./VEZWQ9Q922 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VEZWQ9Q922

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068134-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANBURY
Postcode
OX15 5BH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stratford-on-Avon
Electoral Ward
Brailes & Compton
Westminster Constituency
Stratford-on-Avon

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