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CA17841 - Waste Management Services

University Centre Somerset College Group

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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10 Sep 2026 at 16:45

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15 May 2026 at 16:09

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Summary of the contracting process

University Centre Somerset College Group procured waste management services for all of its sites. The requirement covers waste collection, disposal and recycling, with a reliable, efficient, auditable and cost-effective service that complies with current legislation and legislation published in statute but not yet in force. This is an ongoing operational service rather than a one-off supply or works project. The procurement is classified as refuse and waste-related services (CPV 90500000). Delivery is associated with the college group’s site in Somerset, England, and the wider requirement covers its sites across the United Kingdom. The opportunity is relevant to waste operators able to manage collection, compliant disposal and recycling for an education-sector organisation across multiple locations.

The procurement has been awarded following an open procedure. Biffa Waste Services Ltd was appointed on 10 September 2026 for £338,510 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 3 September 2026 to 31 July 2030, with no extensions. The original estimated procurement value was £260,000. Bids were due by 2 September 2026. The contract covers one service requirement and was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The tender was marked complete, while the award is active. The stated award information identifies Biffa Waste Services Ltd as the selected supplier; no separate lot awards are recorded. The procurement concerns services rather than goods or works.

For a supplier that did not win this contract, the procurement provides a clear profile of the capability needed to compete for comparable waste services for University Centre Somerset College Group. A credible operator would need to manage collection, disposal and recycling across multiple college sites, coordinate reliable service delivery and provide auditable records. Compliance with current environmental and waste legislation is central, including legislation already enacted but not yet in force when the requirement was set. The buyer also emphasised efficiency and cost control, so suppliers would need operational capacity, dependable logistics and processes that demonstrate value and regulatory assurance. The procurement was considered suitable for SMEs, indicating that a well-organised smaller waste-management business could be relevant if it can cover the required sites and service scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA17841 - Waste Management Services

Notice Description

UCS College Group is seeking to appoint a contractor who can provide a reliable, efficient, auditable and cost-effective waste collection, disposal and recycling service across all of its sites which complies with all current legislation and all legislation currently published in statute but not yet in force. The duration of the contract is for a 4-year period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2030 with no extensions. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17841. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17841 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3255572e-4842-4748-8f49-f314799e4615
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c78f3743-5dc9-4b65-b778-999f8a8a2470
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£338,510 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Centre Somerset College Group
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOMERSET
Postcode
TA6 4PZ
Postcode Area
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bridgwater North & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgwater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Biffa Waste Services Ltd

Further Information

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