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title: "Packaging Recyclability Assessment Methodology Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0368d1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2022-09-15"
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# Packaging Recyclability Assessment Methodology Contract

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0368d1

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), along with the Scottish and Welsh Governments and Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Northern Ireland, is planning a procurement process for the "Packaging Recyclability Assessment Methodology Contract". This contract falls under the environmental issues consultancy services category. The purpose is to develop a Recyclability Assessment Methodology as part of the UK-wide Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme. Defra will host Market Engagement meetings in September and October 2022, and interested parties should register via the E-Tendering system by 30th September 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in delivering Recyclability Assessments for Packaging to collaborate with the UK Government on a significant environmental project. Companies involved in environmental consultancy services or packaging sustainability would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on developing a methodology to assess packaging recyclability, aligning with the government's environmental objectives in the packaging sector for increased sustainability and recycling.

## Notice

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Scottish and Welsh Governments and Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Northern Ireland are seeking to develop a Recyclability Assessment Methodology, as part of introducing a UK-wide Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme. Object of the contract Description Government (Defra, Daera and Welsh and Scottish Governments, 'Government') is bringing forward Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR). Details of its proposals are available at: https://epr-consultation-government-response.pdf. In summary, pEPR include: * placing the costs of managing packaging disposed of from households and in street bins from Local Authorities on businesses that use packaging, to incentivise a reduction in unnecessary packaging and better management of packaging waste; * setting higher fees on packaging that is not recyclable, to encourage use of more sustainable packaging; * mandatory recyclability labelling of packaging, to ensure consumers are aware of what can and can't be recycled and so contribute to increasing recycling of packaging. A Recyclability Assessment Methodology will be required to provide a common means to assess whether packaging is recyclable or not. A Supplier may be subsequently sought via an open procurement procedure. The Supplier will be required to conduct Research and Development, deliver the Methodology and will work with Government to deliver the requirement during 2023. Defra will be hosting Market Engagement meetings in September and October 2022. Government would especially like to meet those Organisations with experience in the delivery of Recyclability Assessments for Packaging. To obtain a meeting slot please contact Defra Group Commercial via the e-tendering system https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html by not later than 5pm on 30 September 2022. Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Packaging Recyclability Assessment Methodology Contract Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Packaging Recyclability Assessment Methodology Contract The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Scottish and Welsh Governments and Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Northern Ireland are seeking to develop a Recyclability Assessment Methodology, as part of introducing a UK-wide Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme. Object of the contract Description Government (Defra, Daera and Welsh and Scottish Governments, 'Government') is bringing forward Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR). Details of its proposals are available at: https://epr-consultation-government-response.pdf. In summary, pEPR include: * placing the costs of managing packaging disposed of from households and in street bins from Local Authorities on businesses that use packaging, to incentivise a reduction in unnecessary packaging and better management of packaging waste; * setting higher fees on packaging that is not recyclable, to encourage use of more sustainable packaging; * mandatory recyclability labelling of packaging, to ensure consumers are aware of what can and can't be recycled and so contribute to increasing recycling of packaging. A Recyclability Assessment Methodology will be required to provide a common means to assess whether packaging is recyclable or not. A Supplier may be subsequently sought via an open procurement procedure. The Supplier will be required to conduct Research and Development, deliver the Methodology and will work with Government to deliver the requirement during 2023. Additional information: Defra will be hosting Market Engagement meetings in September and October 2022. Government would especially like to meet those Organisations with experience in the delivery of Recyclability Assessments for Packaging. To obtain a meeting slot please contact Defra Group Commercial via the e-tendering system https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html by not later than 5pm on 30 September 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025949-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Sep 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2022 at 14:08 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025949-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.defra.gov.uk
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://epr-consultation-government-response.pdf

## Provenance

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