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title: "pEPR Recycling Locator Service"
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# pEPR Recycling Locator Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bdc4a28d-52c9-4df5-8761-30f033bf24b4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the pEPR Recycling Locator Service was conducted by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), based in London. This tender pertains to the environmental services sector, specifically focusing on improving the Recycling Locator for better accessibility across the UK. The procurement followed a direct method with a single tender action below the threshold, resulting in an award to WRAP as the supplier. The tender, which was initiated as part of the PackUK mandate, is in the 'award' stage, with the contract having commenced on 4th July 2025 and set to conclude on 30th December 2025. The project's total value is £47,000, and although the tender period ended on 1st July 2025, this summary reflects the most recent updates as of the publishing date on 19th September 2025.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the environmental services sector to enhance recycling technology and services. Particularly, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in data management and software development for public utilities could benefit from similar contracts. The project aims to deliver a robust solution for recycling data dissemination, creating potential for future collaborations and expansions in sustainable packaging solutions. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for large-scale, public-facing tools that manage environmental data efficiently will find opportunities for growth in this niche market, in alignment with government sustainability goals.

## Notice

As part of the PackUK mandate it is integral that there is one source of truth that citizens can access to find out what packaging they can recycle and where. WRAP's Recycling Locator is the UK's only postcode-based search tool for citizens to find out what to recycle at home and at nearby locations. These funds will be used to ensure that there is strong and robust packaging data focus on the locater and that the tool is accessible for all audiences looking to recycle their packaging. First phase will be minimal viable solution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0816220-d4aa-4981-8259-326f1c33a4f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2025 - 30 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WRAP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2025 at 07:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0816220-d4aa-4981-8259-326f1c33a4f5
- 19 Sep 2025 at 07:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cd27faf-3201-4b14-a211-88baf5dd76c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0816220-d4aa-4981-8259-326f1c33a4f5
  19th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cd27faf-3201-4b14-a211-88baf5dd76c9
  19th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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