Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Waste and Resources Action Programme
Second Floor, Blenheim Court, 19 George Street
Banbury
OX16 5BH
UK
Contact person: Dave Marsh
Telephone: +44 1295819900
E-mail: dave.marsh@wrap.org.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.wrap.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: www.wrap.org.uk/tenders
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Banbury:-Business-and-management-consultancy-services./MNQX52B449
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/MNQX52B449
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Environment
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Business Technical Advisors and Research Analysts Framework
Reference number: FRA073
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79410000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The objective of this framework is to provide high quality technical advisor services to WRAP in sustainability and resource efficiency in our priority sectors (food and drink, sustainable plastics, and sustainable textiles) and in descriptive and associational research and analysis, to support us with effective delivery of our projects and programmes.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
5 200 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Any combination of lots.
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Food and Drink
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15000000
03000000
90710000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
WRAP is working with organisations in the food and drink industry to create economic and environmental value from reducing food waste and greenhouse gas emissions, and tackling issues around water scarcity across the supply chain. This lot will provide technical expertise to support WRAP deliver this activity. See the procurement documents for full scope and requirements.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 500 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The framework agreements will initially have a duration to 31 March 2023, with the option for WRAP to extend framework Lots at its discretion by up to a further 48 months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Tenderers will propose the specialisms they can provide, from defined criteria lists.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/MNQX52B449
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Sustainable Plastics
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
19520000
90710000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
In the UK and globally we need to move away from a linear plastics economy, where we take, make and dispose of plastic, and towards a circular system where we keep plastic in the economy and out of the natural environment. This lot will provide technical expertise to support WRAP deliver this activity. See the procurement documents for full scope and requirements.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The framework agreements will initially have a duration to 31 March 2023, with the option for WRAP to extend framework lots at its discretion by up to a further 48 months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Tenderers will propose the specialisms they can provide, from defined criteria lists.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/MNQX52B449
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Sustainable Textiles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
19000000
18000000
90710000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
WRAP is transforming the way the clothing and textiles industry produces, buys, uses and re-uses textiles and clothing, to reduce environmental impacts. Since the inception of the SCAP 2020 Commitment in 2013, WRAP has worked with over 80 organisations to reduce their environmental impacts. In 2017, SCAP signatories have cut water impacts by 13.5 %; carbon impacts by 10.6 %; waste impacts arising across the product life cycle by 0.8 %, and there has been a reduction in household residual waste by 14 %, per tonne of clothing. This Lot will provide technical expertise to support WRAP deliver this activity. See the procurement documents for full scope and requirements.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 500 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The framework agreements will initially have a duration to 31 March 2023, with the option for WRAP to extend framework lots at its discretion by up to a further 48 months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Tenderers will propose the specialisms they can provide, from defined criteria lists.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/MNQX52B449
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Descriptive Research
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79300000
90710000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
WRAP is an evidence-led organisation, and this forms a core part of our reputation.
• compiling research and analysing the evidence to help our partners build a case, seize opportunities and overcome challenges,
• carefully building and understanding the evidence is the foundation of everything we do,
• our ground-breaking research is trusted by hundreds of business, governments and charities in the UK, Europe and beyond.
This lot will provide technical expertise to support WRAP deliver this activity. See the procurement documents for full scope and requirements.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
600 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The framework agreements will initially have a duration to 31 March 2023, with the option for WRAP to extend framework lots at its discretion by up to a further 48 months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Tenderers will propose the specialisms they can provide, from defined criteria lists.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/MNQX52B449
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Associational Research
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79300000
90710000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
WRAP is an evidence-led organisation, and this forms a core part of our reputation.
• compiling research and analysing the evidence to help our partners build a case, seize opportunities and overcome challenges,
• carefully building and understanding the evidence is the foundation of everything we do,
• our ground-breaking research is trusted by hundreds of business, governments and charities in the UK, Europe and beyond.
This lot will provide technical expertise to support WRAP deliver this activity. See the procurement documents for full scope and requirements.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
600 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The framework agreements will initially have a duration to 31 March 2023, with the option for WRAP to extend framework lots at its discretion by up to a further 48 months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Tenderers will propose the specialisms they can provide, from defined criteria lists.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/MNQX52B449
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
As stated in the procurement documents.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As stated in the procurement documents.
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
06/01/2021
Local time: 23:45
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
07/01/2021
Local time: 08:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
Tendering:
• this procurement will be managed electronically through the Delta eSourcing suite,
• register on Delta at: www.delta-esourcing.com and click on ‘Supplier Register’,
• for technical assistance with using Delta, please contact the help desk on +44 8452707050 (8:30 to 17:30 UK time, Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays),
• please register and familiarise yourself with the process in Delta at the earliest opportunity and allow sufficient time before the deadline to submit your application/tender,
• any queries about this procurement must be submitted through Delta, not by any other route.
Award:
• WRAP does not commit to awarding any work under this framework,
• all values expressed within this Contract Notice are maximum values and are not intended to represent a guarantee of the level or value of contract that may ultimately be awarded to any supplier.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Banbury:-Business-and-management-consultancy-services./MNQX52B449
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/MNQX52B449
GO Reference: GO-2020124-PRO-17464106
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Waste and Resources Action Programme
Second Floor, Blenheim Court, 19 George Street
Banbury
OX16 5BH
UK
Telephone: +44 1295819900
Internet address(es)
URL: www.wrap.org.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Waste and Resources Action Programme
Second Floor, Blenheim Court, 19 George Street
Banbury
OX16 5BH
UK
Telephone: +44 1295819900
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Waste and Resources Action Programme
Second Floor, Blenheim Court, 19 George Street
Banbury
OX16 5BH
UK
Telephone: +44 1295819900
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
04/12/2020