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title: "ReBoot team PhD addition (V.2)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ce94"
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buyer: "WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME"
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# ReBoot team PhD addition (V.2)

Buyer: WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ce94

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## Summary

The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), a public undertaking based in Banbury, UK, is seeking proposals for the "ReBoot team PhD addition (V.2)" initiative. This procurement process falls under the industry category of environmental issues consultancy services, with project management consultancy services as an additional classification. The opportunity involves providing strategic technical advice for the Plastic Reboot programme's global Policy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) workstream, part of a larger global initiative supported by organisations like UNEP and WWF. The procurement is at the tender stage, with an open competition method, and key deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 24th July 2026 and a tender submission closing date of 31st July 2026. The contract is valued at £40,000, with a subsequent contract period running from 24th August 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental policy, plastics and packaging policy, and waste management, particularly those with expertise in circular economy solutions and experience advising on EPR schemes. The procurement encourages participation from Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Ideal candidates would include internationally recognised experts with a PhD in relevant disciplines and a substantial track record of collaborating with governments or international organisations. Businesses equipped to provide strategic advice, create evidence-based policy recommendations, and engage in technical exchanges will find this opportunity aligns well with their growth ambitions and potential to influence international environmental policies.

## Notice

WRAP is seeking proposals from a highly experienced international expert to provide strategic technical advice and quality assurance for the Plastic Reboot programme's global Policy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) workstream. Plastic Reboot is a global initiative supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), co-led by UNEP and WWF, and implemented in partnership with UNDP and UNIDO. The programme supports governments across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean to accelerate circular economy solutions and policy interventions that address plastic pollution. Under contract to UNEP, WRAP leads the global Policy and EPR workstream, developing practical guidance, facilitating technical exchange and supporting countries to strengthen enabling policy frameworks. The successful consultant will provide strategic technical advice to strengthen the quality, relevance and practical applicability of key programme outputs. The role will include reviewing and shaping technical guidance, advising on emerging international policy developments and best practice, ensuring outputs are applicable to Global South contexts, and contributing to webinars and technical working groups with participating countries. This opportunity is suited to an internationally expert with a PhD in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 20 years' professional experience in environmental policy, plastics and packaging policy, circular economy, waste management or Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The successful candidate will have extensive experience advising governments, particularly in Global South countries, on the development and implementation of plastics and packaging policy, including governance, financing, enforcement and social inclusion considerations. They will also have a proven track record of developing evidence-based policy recommendations for governments and international organisations, combined with excellent written and verbal communication skills. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Banbury:-Environmental-issues-consultancy-services./VEZWQ9Q922 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VEZWQ9Q922

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068134-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME |
| Locality | BANBURY |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX15 5BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Stratford-on-Avon |
| Electoral ward | Brailes & Compton |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford-on-Avon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 10:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068134-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068134-2026
  20th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6633B426BC
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VEZWQ9Q922
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Banbury:-Environmental-issues-consultancy-services./VEZWQ9Q922
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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