--- title: "Standards Development" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc49" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cc49" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cc49.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cc49.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME" published: "2026-07-15" --- # Standards Development Buyer: WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cc49 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cc49) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cc49.json) ## Summary The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), located in Banbury, United Kingdom, is at the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Standards Development." This initiative falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy. The process aims to procure services for writing standards to support circular living standards, including technical documentation. The procurement is currently in the preliminary market engagement phase, with a request for information (RFI) open for responses from 16 July 2026 to 31 July 2026. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback that will influence the procurement strategy and requirements. The contract is valued at approximately £200,000 and is scheduled to run from 5 October 2026 to 7 October 2030. The procurement process is being conducted via Delta eSourcing. This tender presents an attractive opportunity for providers specialising in research and development services, particularly those experienced in standard development and technical documentation. Businesses with capabilities in drafting, editing, and refining content for publication and stakeholder engagement will find this opportunity well-suited to their skill sets. Engaging in this procurement process can foster business growth by aligning with WRAP's objectives in sustainability and circularity initiatives. Companies keen on establishing long-term partnerships in public sector projects may find this an ideal entry point into a sector committed to environmental standards and innovation. ## Notice Provision of standards writing services to support the development of circularity standards and associated technical documentation, including drafting, editing and refinement of content for stakeholder engagement and publication. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Banbury:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./32GXQ5K9X4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/32GXQ5K9X4 ### Planning Information WRAP is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the procurement of a Standards Writer to support the development of Circular Living Standards and associated technical documentation. The engagement will seek feedback on the proposed scope, supplier capabilities, delivery approaches, timescales, risks and commercial considerations to help refine the procurement strategy and specification. Engagement will be conducted through a Request for Information (RFI) published via Delta eSourcing. Responses will be accepted between 16/07/2026 and 31/07/2026. No supplier selection will take place during this engagement phase; information gathered will be used solely to inform the subsequent procurement process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066983-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Oct 2026 - 7 Oct 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME | | Locality | BANBURY | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX16 0AH | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 15 Jul 2026 at 16:13 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066983-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066983-2026 15th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/32GXQ5K9X4 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Banbury:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./32GXQ5K9X4 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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