Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be4-74bf-734f-af7b-e8d9d8323b0a/reboot-team-phd-addition-v2 closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # ReBoot team PhD addition (V.2) [Waste & Resources Action Programme](https://tendernation.io/buyers/waste-resources-action-programme) Estimated value Not stated Published 20 Jul 2026 Deadline Closed 31 Jul 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender WRAP is seeking proposals from a highly experienced international expert to provide strategic technical advice and quality assurance for the Plastic Reboot programme's global Policy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) workstream. Plastic Reboot is a global initiative supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), co-led by UNEP and WWF, and implemented in partnership with UNDP and UNIDO. The programme supports governments across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean to accelerate circular economy solutions and policy interventions that address plastic pollution. Under contract to UNEP, WRAP leads the global Policy and EPR workstream, developing practical guidance, facilitating technical exchange and supporting countries to strengthen enabling policy frameworks. The successful consultant will provide strategic technical advice to strengthen the quality, relevance and practical applicability of key programme outputs. The role will include reviewing and shaping technical guidance, advising on emerging international policy developments and best practice, ensuring outputs are applicable to Global South contexts, and contributing to webinars and technical working groups with participating countries. This opportunity is suited to an internationally expert with a PhD in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 20 years' professional experience in environmental policy, plastics and packaging policy, circular economy, waste management or Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The successful candidate will have extensive experience advising governments, particularly in Global South countries, on the development and implementation of plastics and packaging policy, including governance, financing, enforcement and social inclusion considerations. They will also have a proven track record of developing evidence-based policy recommendations for governments and international organisations, combined with excellent written and verbal communication skills. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: [delta-esourcing.com](https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Banbury:-Environmental-issues-consultancy-services./VEZWQ9Q922) To respond to this opportunity, please click here: [delta-esourcing.com/respond/VEZWQ9Q922](https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VEZWQ9Q922) Read full description ## CPV classification Environmental issues consultancy services Project management consultancy services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06ce94-2026-07-20T11:20:29+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06ce94-2026-07-20T11:20:29+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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