Contract

Waste and resource management technical advisors’ framework

  • Waste & Resources Action Programme

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Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-073490

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Published 13 November 2025, 12:07pm



Scope

Description

The objective of this framework is to provide high quality technical advisor services to enable WRAP to provide valuable policy, support and evidence in the area of Waste and Resource Management, that can be applied to one or more of our core sector programme areas and one or more of our key stakeholder audiences

The framework consists of 5 lots

Lot 1 – Business Waste Collections- Providing modelling, assumptions, market intelligence and insights for non-household municipal and commercial waste.

Lot 2 – Model Development, Investment Appraisal and cost-benefit analysis

Lot 3 – Materials Recycling Facilities & Organics (waste treatment infrastructure and UK re-processors.

Lot 4-Waste Prevention-Consideration of waste prevention plans, reviewing strategies designed to minimise waste and providing relevant assumptions for analysis.

Lot 5 – Other waste streams (non-household similar) – Review assumptions on waste arisings generated from sources that are not similar in composition to household waste. Review assumptions on waste arisings generated from sources that are not similar in composition to household waste. These arisings would be expected to be from Industrial, hazardous, agricultural, and clinical waste sectors.

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Commercial tool

Establishes an open framework


Lot 1. Business waste collections: 

Description

Business Waste Collections - Providing modelling, assumptions, market intelligence and insights for non-household municipal and commercial waste.

Types of activities:

Gather data on the commercial waste services  

Develop scenario assumptions for commercial waste services  

To peer review yield, arisings and cost assumptions used in analyses.  

Development or updating of recycling tools, guidance and/or resource efficiency support for the non-household sector. 

Survey development, surveying, assessment and analysis 

General Technical Advice 


Lot 2. Model Development, Investment appraisal and cost benefit analysis

Description

Model Development, investment appraisal and cost-benefit analysis - Providing modelling designs, analysis and advice to improve efficiency and generate outputs to help inform policy decisions. Provide suppose and advise of investment appraisal and cost-benefit analysis, including quality assurance and peer review services.

Design/re-design of complex tools designed for waste and resource management scenario modelling (e.g. on-line/spreadsheet/database)  

On-going support of developed models, including providing training for relevant internal staff  

Advise on approaches to improve efficiency of current models. 

Developing a range of tools to support businesses, public sector and consumers on decision making related to waste and resource management.  

Lifecycle Assessment 

Data visualisation ability 

Routing modelling capability 

Investment Appraisal and Cost Benefit Analysis 

Quality assurance and Peer Review Services 

General technical advice and analysis 


Lot 3. Materials Recycling Facilities & Organics (waste treatment infrastructure and UK re-processor

Description

Materials Recycling Facilities & Organics (waste treatment infrastructure and UK re-processors) - Reviewing waste and resource infrastructure in relation to capacity, future trends, procurement requirements and technological developments for both household and non-household municipal waste.

Planning and permitting support 

Review process impacts on facilities and re-processors from accepting a wider range of material feedstocks from both household and business waste sectors.  

Waste infrastructure technical advice and support 

Organics standards technical advice and support 

Waste infrastructure mapping and analysis 

Infrastructure scoping and development costs 

Technical specifications on dry recyclable material preferences/ mixes 

Template contract specification - dry recyclate sorting / processing, food waste processing and and structured agreements for NHNon-Household Municipal Food Waste to prevent contamination 

Support in determining what works would likely be required to existing depot and WTS waste transfer station assets to support the collection of food waste. 

Gather infrastructure related data as required  

Support in determining bulking and haulage requirements  

Survey development, surveying, assessment and analysis 

General Technical Advice 


Lot 4. Review assumptions on the prevention of waste from households and businesses. 

Description

Review assumptions on the prevention of waste from households and businesses. 

Critically review and comment on waste strategies and Local Authority plans that feature a range of prevention activities.

The prevention areas could include but are not limited to activities such as home composting, repair and re-use initiatives, bulky items, and furniture re-distribution schemes.  

General Technical advice 


Lot 5. Other waste streams (non-household similar)

Description

Review assumptions on waste arisings generated from sources that are not similar in composition to household waste. These arisings would be expected to be from Industrial, hazardous, agricultural, and clinical waste sectors.  

Review assumptions on waste arisings generated from sources that are not similar in composition to household waste. These arisings would be expected to be from Industrial, hazardous, agricultural, and clinical waste sectors.  

Knowledge of the management and treatment options of other waste streams mentioned above,  

Review assumptions on relevant materials,  

Gather insights and additional data on material streams  

Provide insights on collection, treatment and disposal systems,  

Advise on approaches to analysing impacts on collection, treatment and disposal systems from policy reforms.  

To peer review yield assumptions used in analyses for a range of materials, collections systems, treatment options and disposal routes.   

Survey development, surveying, assessment and analysis 

Quality assurance and Peer Review Services 

General Technical Advice 


Framework

Open framework scheme end date (estimated)

24 October 2033

Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Framework operation description

Direct Award:

Assignments may be awarded by direct award in exceptional circumstances if the value of the brief is less than £15k.

We will implement a Direct Award approach, allowing the Project Team to allocate awards based on specific project needs, as well as a predetermined ranking, if required. This method ensures flexibility and responsiveness to unique project requirements.

Mini Competition / Invitation to Further Competition

Most assignments on this framework, regardless of value, will be awarded based on a mini competition.

When a mini competition is carried out, all suppliers within the relevant Lot will be invited to bid for the requirement.

Suppliers will be evaluated against the criteria included in the mini competition documents and the highest scoring supplier will be awarded the contract.

Award method when using the framework

Either with or without competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

Establishing party only


Contract 1. Business waste collections: 

Lots

Lot 1. Business waste collections: 

Suppliers (4)

Contract value

  • £440,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Above the relevant threshold

Date signed

9 November 2025

Contract dates

  • 20 November 2025 to 22 October 2027
  • Possible extension to 24 October 2033
  • 7 years, 11 months, 5 days

Description of possible extension:

Open framework, re-opening in 2027, 2029, 2031 and finally ending in 2033

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79723000 - Waste analysis services
  • 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
  • 90511000 - Refuse collection services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Contract 2. Model Development, Investment appraisal and cost benefit analysis

Lots

Lot 1. Business waste collections: 

Lot 2. Model Development, Investment appraisal and cost benefit analysis

Suppliers (5)

Contract value

  • £400,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Above the relevant threshold

Date signed

9 November 2025

Contract dates

  • 20 November 2025 to 22 October 2027
  • Possible extension to 24 October 2033
  • 7 years, 11 months, 5 days

Description of possible extension:

Open framework, re-opening in 2027, 2029, 2031 and finally ending in 2033

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79723000 - Waste analysis services
  • 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
  • 90511000 - Refuse collection services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Contract 3. Materials Recycling Facilities & Organics (waste treatment infrastructure and UK re-processor

Lots

Lot 3. Materials Recycling Facilities & Organics (waste treatment infrastructure and UK re-processor

Suppliers (3)

Contract value

  • £200,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Above the relevant threshold

Date signed

9 November 2025

Contract dates

  • 20 November 2025 to 22 October 2027
  • Possible extension to 24 October 2033
  • 7 years, 11 months, 5 days

Description of possible extension:

Open framework, re-opening in 2027, 2029, 2031 and finally ending in 2033

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79723000 - Waste analysis services
  • 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
  • 90511000 - Refuse collection services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Contract 4. Review assumptions on the prevention of waste from households and businesses. 

Lots

Lot 4. Review assumptions on the prevention of waste from households and businesses. 

Suppliers (4)

Contract value

  • £80,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

9 November 2025

Contract dates

  • 20 November 2025 to 22 October 2027
  • Possible extension to 24 October 2033
  • 7 years, 11 months, 5 days

Description of possible extension:

Open framework, re-opening in 2027, 2029, 2031 and finally ending in 2033

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79723000 - Waste analysis services
  • 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
  • 90511000 - Refuse collection services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Contract 5. Other waste streams (non-household similar)

Lots

Lot 5. Other waste streams (non-household similar)

Suppliers (3)

Contract value

  • £80,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

9 November 2025

Contract dates

  • 20 November 2025 to 22 October 2027
  • Possible extension to 24 October 2033
  • 7 years, 11 months, 5 days

Description of possible extension:

Open framework, re-opening in 2027, 2029, 2031 and finally ending in 2033

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79723000 - Waste analysis services
  • 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
  • 90511000 - Refuse collection services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes


Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure


Suppliers

Circulogic

  • Companies House: 10083896

34 Waystead Close, Kingsmead, Cheshire

Northwich

CW9 8NN

United Kingdom

Contact name: Geoff Sampson

Email: geoff.sampson@circulogic.uk

Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1

Eunomia Research and Consulting Limited

  • Companies House: 04150627

37 Queen Square

Bristol

BS1 4QS

United Kingdom

Contact name: Lydia Gardiner

Email: tenders@eunomia.co.uk

Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 2

Contract 3

Frith Resource Management

  • Companies House: 06681292

2 Laurel Villas, Oldbury

Bridgnorth

WV16 5EE

United Kingdom

Contact name: Cherie Whiteman

Email: cherie@frithrm.com

Region: UKG22 - Shropshire CC

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 2

Contract 3

Green Gain

  • Companies House: 08575779

118 Monkswell House,, Manse Lane,

Knaresborough

HG5 8NQ

United Kingdom

Contact name: Steven Ogden

Email: steven@greengain.co.uk

Region: UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1

Contract 4

Contract 5

KEO Europe Ltd

KEO Europe Limited,, 51 Eastcheap

London

EC3M 1DT

United Kingdom

Contact name: Cristina Harber

Email: cristina.harber@keo.com

Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 4

Contract 5

RED Scientific Reply Limited

  • Companies House: 02462121

Grosvenor Gardens

London

SW1W 0EB

United Kingdom

Contact name: Julie Callow

Email: JCodling@red-scientific.co.uk

Region: UKI32 - Westminster

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1

Contract 2

Ridge Environmental Ltd

  • Companies House: 10286144

3 Elm Road

Cheadle

SK8 4LY

United Kingdom

Contact name: Fiona Gutteridge

Email: fiona@ridgeenvironmental.co.uk

Region: UKD35 - Greater Manchester South East

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 2

Contract 4

Contract 5

SLR Consulting Ltd

  • Companies House: 03880506

Third Floor, Summit House

London

WC1R 4QH

United Kingdom

Contact name: Richard Garfield

Email: bidsupport@slrconsulting.com

Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1

Contract 2

Contract 4

Waite Resource Management

  • Companies House: 09875740

30 Tobias Grove, Great Casterton

Stamford

PE9 4BD

United Kingdom

Contact name: Steve Waite

Email: steve@waiteresourcemanagement.co.uk

Region: UKF30 - Lincolnshire

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 3


Contracting authority

Waste & Resources Action Programme

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCTJ-5948-ZJZV

Ground Floor, Blenheim Court, 19 George Street

Banbury

OX16 0AH

United Kingdom

Contact name: Hannah Russell

Telephone: 01295 819900

Email: procurement@wrap.ngo

Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government