Scope
Reference
C28307
Description
PackUK is looking to contract with a supplier(s) to assist with the delivery of an Improvement Action Process (IAP) for a named local authority (LA), using the IAP framework provided by PackUK, the Scheme Administrator for Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR). The objective of this requirement is to test how well the process works in practice. To record the progress of producing an IAP for the named LA, highlighting issues encountered during the IAP production & how they were resolved. The IAP is intended to be a supportive process for the LA, whereby Improvement Actions necessary to improve the LA's effectiveness (sufficiently to meet its threshold) are identified, developed, agreed with PackUK & approved by the governance of the LA. To support the LA in achieving this goal, PackUK will fund a supplier, known as a Support Organisation to work with the LA in, identifying & developing improvement actions for the LA.
Total value (estimated)
- £833,334 excluding VAT
- £1,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 June 2025 to 31 December 2025
- 6 months, 15 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90710000 - Environmental management
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
19 March 2025
Engagement process description
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Supplier Engagement Event as we prepare to initiate a procurement process for the IAP Support Organisations Pilot scheme. This engagement session is a key opportunity for suppliers to gain insight into the requirement and the procurement process. We are also keen to engage with the market, understand supplier capabilities, and explore innovations that can drive efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. Join us to learn more about the procurement approach and how you can be part of this programme. It is our intention to conduct an engagement session virtually via MS Teams on the 19th March at 3pm. Interested suppliers are asked to register their interest by completing https://forms.office.com/e/PQeE0VBCut This should be done no later than 5pm on the 17/03/2025. If you have any questions prior to the event please email joyce.angoma@gmail.com The engagement session will include the opportunity for questions to be raised and also for the Authority to get feedback from you about the requirement. Following the session, participating organisations will be sent a Request for Information (RFI) to compete & return and also have the ability to email the team to ask any further questions (a 5 day window will be opened to facilitate this)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
26 March 2025
Contracting authority
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Joyce Angoma
Email: joyce.angoma@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government