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title: "GB-Banbury: Opportunities for Compostable Packaging"
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# GB-Banbury: Opportunities for Compostable Packaging

Buyer: WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a56e2d26-4e9e-4805-9cb4-ab6a858bd017

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## Summary

The Waste & Resources Action Programme is initiating a tender titled "Opportunities for Compostable Packaging," aimed at exploring the potential use of compostable packaging, particularly compostable plastics. This procurement, classified under the industry category of packaging and related services, is being conducted through an open procedure. Interested parties must submit their applications by 7th February 2019, with the subsequent contract period commencing on 4th March 2019 and concluding on 7th June 2019. The tender is based in Banbury, UK, and has a budget ranging from £25,000 to £50,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in environmental management, packaging, and market research services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in innovative packaging solutions or sustainable materials may find this procurement particularly advantageous as it seeks detailed insights into compostable options. Engaging with this process could help businesses expand their market reach and contribute to environmentally sustainable initiatives.

## Notice

To provide WRAP with a detailed and unbiased understanding of the practicable opportunities, considerations and limitations in the use of compostable packaging (particularly of compostable plastics) as an optional packaging solution. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. This procurement will be managed electronically through the Delta eSourcing suite. Register on Delta at: www.delta-esourcing.com and click on 'Supplier Register'. For technical assistance with using Delta, please contact the help desk on +44 8452707050 (8:30 to 17:30 UK time, Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays). Please register and familiarise yourself with the process in Delta at the earliest opportunity and allow sufficient time before the deadline to submit your application/tender. Any queries about this procurement must be submitted through Delta, not by any other route.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74cf3065-0807-4b46-bee7-fdfd8dba3a7c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2019 - 7 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME |
| Locality | BANBURY |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX16 5BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Banbury Cross and Neithrop |
| Westminster constituency | Banbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79920000 - Packaging and related services
- 90710000 - Environmental management

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2019 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74cf3065-0807-4b46-bee7-fdfd8dba3a7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74cf3065-0807-4b46-bee7-fdfd8dba3a7c
  23rd January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Banbury:-Opportunities-for-Compostable-Packaging/EZ5EXF4SGQ
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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