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title: "VFU053-002 Great Ouse Collective Action Project (Open Tender)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067bc9"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WRAP (WASTE AND RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME)"
published: "2026-06-19"
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# VFU053-002 Great Ouse Collective Action Project (Open Tender)

Buyer: WRAP (WASTE AND RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067bc9

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "VFU053-002 Great Ouse Collective Action Project" was initiated by WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme), situated in Banbury, United Kingdom. This initiative fell under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on project management services distinct from construction work, community action programmes, and environmental services. The tender stage began on 2nd April 2026 and was expected to conclude with contract activity from May 25, 2026, to May 31, 2027. However, the procurement process was ultimately cancelled on 19th June 2026. Despite being open to competition and offering a contract valued at £72,000, the process was terminated as the sole tender received was found inadequate in providing the necessary assurance on delivery approach and stakeholder engagement.

This tender presented a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in project management, community, and environmental services to expand. Companies with robust methodologies, strong team capabilities, and competitive pricing strategies would have been well-suited to participate in this open competition process. Although the tender has been cancelled, similar future opportunities could leverage the expertise of organisations experienced in facilitating collective action projects and engaging with local communities around environmental initiatives. The open competition model and the possibility of contract renewal highlighted the opportunity for sustained business growth and engagement with a leading public undertaking like WRAP.

## Notice

WRAP is seeking a delivery organisation to lead on the local delivery of a Collective Action Project for the Great Ouse. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Banbury:-Project-management-services-other-than-for-construction-work./W8K85NXX76 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W8K85NXX76

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract may be extended, where necessary, to enable completion of the agreed scope of work within the initial contract term (May 2026 to May 2027).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058245-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,000 |
| Lots value | £72,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WRAP (WASTE AND RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME) |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 15:26 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058245-2026
- 2 Apr 2026 at 12:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030874-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058245-2026
  19th June 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030874-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W8K85NXX76
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Banbury:-Project-management-services-other-than-for-construction-work./W8K85NXX76
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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