WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme): Local Authority Support and Waste Composition Analysis Framework

UK-Banbury: Sewage-, refuse-, cleaning-, and environmental services.

Scope

Description: The objective of this framework is to provide technical support services to WRAP and to other organisations with which WRAP is involved, primarily local authorities in England, Northern Ireland and Wales although there may be some opportunities during the life of the framework to support on the delivery of work outside of the United Kingdom. The technical support provided to local authorities primarily in the UK is in support of meeting the policy priorities of the respective nations.

The Framework has been divided into 4 Lots which are listed below. Organisations can apply for one or more Lots should they wish. Tailored applications should be submitted for each Lot and will be evaluated separately.

Lot 1 Local Authority Technical Support – Recycling and Waste Management
Lot 2 Local Authority Recycling and Waste Management Services Implementation and Roll-Out
Lot 3 Local Authority Waste and Recycling Communications
Lot 4 Waste Composition Analysis

Delta Access Code: 99AM6KXHB9
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Total value (estimated):

GBP 15,000,000 excluding VAT GBP 15,000,000 including VAT

Lots

Lot Lot 1 : Local Authority Technical Support –Resources and Waste Management
Description: Lot 1 covers the provision of advice to local authorities mainly in England, Northern Ireland and Wales on the design, commissioning, delivery and review of services for the collection, re-use, recycling and treatment of household and non-household municipal wastes. The advice provided by WRAP is in support of the policy priorities within each of the nations. It covers the provision of advice in relation to household collections (low-rise and flatted properties), the collection of non-household municipal waste, as well as the provision of bring facilities, Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs), materials handling and sorting facilities. It also covers the development and updating of good practice guidance, case studies and training resources where gaps in existing information are identified.
Value (estimated):
GBP 3,750,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
15/09/2025 to 14/09/2028
CPV Classifications:
90000000 - Sewage-, refuse-, cleaning-, and environmental services.
Delivery regions:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Quality/Technical / Weighting: 75



Lot Lot 2 : Local Authority Recycling and Waste Management Service Implementation and Roll-Out
Description: Lot 2 covers the provision of advice to local authorities in England, Northern Ireland and Wales on the implementation and roll out of recycling and waste management services either directly by the local authority or with a contractor. The services to be covered include:
•collections of dry recycling, food waste, garden waste and residual waste from household and business premises,
•Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs),
•materials handling and sorting facilities,
•any other emerging services.
The advice provided by WRAP will be in support of the policy priorities within each of the nations. This work will involve supporting the identified local authority to gain a full understanding of the changes planned and the actions required to implement those changes; liaising with key officers to support and develop a detailed mobilisation plan which will cover all all-key works streams associated with the service change; and support to identify, monitor, manage and mitigate any high risks to the project and overall implementation support to roll out the service change.
Value (estimated):
GBP 3,750,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
15/09/2025 to 14/09/2028
CPV Classifications:
90000000 - Sewage-, refuse-, cleaning-, and environmental services.
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 75



Lot Lot 3 : Local Authority Recycling and Waste Communications
Description: Lot 3 covers the provision of advice and support to local authorities in England, Northern Ireland and Wales on the design, development and delivery of effective recycling and waste communications. The advice provided by WRAP is in support of the policy priorities within each of the nations. It covers the provision of communications advice and support, including strategic and tactical planning, project and supplier management, and campaign and asset delivery, in relation to household recycling and waste collections (including low-rise and flatted properties), local authority operated business waste collections, waste reduction initiatives, bring facilities and Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs).
Value (estimated):
GBP 3,750,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
15/09/2025 to 14/09/2028
CPV Classifications:
90000000 - Sewage-, refuse-, cleaning-, and environmental services.
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 75



Lot Lot 4 : Waste Composition Analysis
Description: The objective of this lot is to provide high quality waste composition services in one lot. The suppliers appointed to the framework shall have significant demonstrable skills, expertise and experience to deliver this objective and the requirements of this framework effectively. These typically include:
•identifying recyclable materials remaining in the residual waste stream.
•identifying contamination levels in recyclable materials.
•calculating capture rates for targeted recyclable materials.
•correlating arisings of waste and recyclable materials with attitudes and behaviours.

The purpose of Waste Composition studies for WRAP is to:
•inform citizen or business communications.
•provide WRAP with data to inform policy and work with governments.
•inform Local Authority improvements.
•inform and support improvements in collection services and waste processing infrastructure.
•assess the success of pilots, trials or communications at capturing materials for recycling.
Value (estimated):
GBP 3,750,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
15/09/2025 to 14/09/2028
CPV Classifications:
90000000 - Sewage-, refuse-, cleaning-, and environmental services.
Delivery regions:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 75


   

Submission

Enquiry deadline: 11/06/2025 Time: 23:45 Time: 23:59
Submission address and any special instructions: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
An electronic auction will be used: No
Languages that may be used for submission: English, Award decision date (estimated): 01/09/2025

Procedure

Procedure type: Competitive flexible procedure

Contracting authority

       WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme), PCTJ-5948-ZJZV
       Second Floor, Blenheim Court, 19 George Street, Banbury, OX16 5BH, United Kingdom
       Email: procurement@wrap.ngo
       Contact: Procurement Lead
       Address of the buyer profile: www.wrap.ngo

Organisation type: BODY_PUBLIC
Devolved regulations that apply: None