Scope
Description
PackUK is looking to contract with up to 6 suppliers 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)
- 2 June 2025 to 28 November 2025
- 5 months, 27 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
- 90714000 - Environmental auditing
- 90714300 - Sectoral environmental auditing services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90710000 - Environmental management
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 April 2025, 11:00am
Tender submission deadline
30 April 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Log onto the Defra e-procurement portal (https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome) to download bid pack, electronically complete and submit tender
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 May 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Questions | See ITT Bidder Guidance document for detailed information. This can be found at https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome |
Quality |
| Commercial | See ITT Bidder Guidance document for detailed information. This can be found at https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome |
Price |
Weighting description
Award Criteria is based on a 60% Techincal; 10% Sustainability and 30% Commercial weighting. More detailed description can be found in the Bidder Pack. Please log onto the Defra Atamis eprocurement site (https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome)
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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