Scope
Reference
C29582
Description
The overall aim of this review is to provide an independent, objective, and time-sensitive assessment of the digital readiness of the packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) scheme, with a particular focus on its alignment with a critical programme milestone on 1st October 2025. Building on the findings of the March 2025 NISTA/IPA review, this work seeks to evaluate the current state of key digital workstreams, identify any gaps or risks, and propose practical mitigation or contingency actions. The review will draw on programme documentation, stakeholder interviews, and best practices from across government digital delivery to ensure that recommendations are grounded in real-world experience and tailored to the specific needs of the pEPR programme. In parallel, the review will revisit the recommendations from the March review to assess progress and highlight any remaining blockers, with a particular emphasis on the robust
Contract 1. pEPR - CE IPA NISTA Associate Review
Supplier
Contract value
- £21,000 excluding VAT
- £25,200 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
10 July 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
23 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 July 2025 to 30 September 2025
- 2 months, 8 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Hazel Bees Consulting Ltd
- Companies House: 11649686
Suite G Hollies House, 230 High Street
Potters Bar
EN6 5BL
United Kingdom
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. pEPR - CE IPA NISTA Associate Review
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
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government