Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c7c-5d1b-72f5-8951-2e9f52b1922a/gb-swindon-plastic-packaging-sector-in-india awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GB-Swindon: plastic packaging sector in India [UK Research & Innovation](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-research-innovation) Estimated value £68,623 Published 24 Sept 2021 Deadline Closed 31 Aug 2021 ## 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. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 Innovate UK are looking to procure a systems design agency to conduct a rigorous stakeholder engagement exercise within the plastic packaging sector in India. The outputs will be: - a set of design briefs that outline specific challenges facing the sector in reaching targets to reduce single use plastic waste. -a set of videos showing the opportunities for innovation within the sector The outcome will be clear insights and a thorough understanding of the barriers to reducing plastic waste experienced by stakeholders in the plastic packaging supply chain in India. These design briefs will enable the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging team at Innovate UK to design effective research and innovation programmes that support future innovators to tackle these challenges. The budget range for this contract is £50,000 - £75,000 (maximum). The contract will commence 1st or early September 2021 and be for up to 7 months ending on 31st March 2022. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: [ukri.delta-esourcing.com](https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/22JU24GB2D) To respond to this opportunity, please click here: [ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/22JU24GB2D](https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/22JU24GB2D) 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. 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