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23 Jul 2026 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), located in Banbury, United Kingdom, has completed a selective procurement process titled "Citizens Campaigns Influencer". The initiative aimed to partner with an experienced influencer agency to drive engagement for their flagship campaigns Love Food Hate Waste and Recycle Now, including events like Recycle Week in September 2026 and Food Waste Action Week in March 2027. The procurement method was below threshold, awarded under a framework, and involved selective competition. The contract, valued at £108,000, was awarded to Barley Communications, an SME based in London, and covers services in the business services category from July 24, 2026, to March 31, 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for communications and marketing firms specialising in influencer and campaign management to engage in high-profile public campaigns. Businesses experienced in managing public awareness through influencer networks, particularly those with a focus on sustainability and waste management, would find this contract fitting. Engaging in such tenders can bolster a business's profile in the public sector, expand their portfolio in environmental campaigns, and provide stable revenue over the contract period. Firms capable of creative campaign executions that resonate with the UK public stand to gain the most from opportunities like these.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Citizens Campaigns Influencer

Notice Description

WRAP is seeking to appoint an experienced influencer agency to work in partnership with its in-house marketing and campaign teams to identify, contract and manage influencers who can support campaign objectives across multiple campaign bursts for Love Food Hate Waste and Recycle Now. This will include influencer activity across our flagship campaigns of Recycle Week (14-20 September 2026) and Food Waste Action Week (March 2027), as well as a regular drumbeat of activity in between to keep our asks of citizens front of mind.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d276
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069930-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
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 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

BARLEY COMMUNICATIONS

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