Award

New Spitalfields & Billingsgate Market Waste & Market Cleansing

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Sep 2025 at 08:19

Award Notice
Tender

25 Jun 2024 at 07:18

Tender Notice
Planning

20 Oct 2023 at 13:16

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the City of London Corporation managing a contract for waste management and market cleansing services at New Spitalfields Market and Billingsgate Market. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 90500000, which relates to refuse and waste-related services. Located in London, United Kingdom, the contract was awarded on 6th December 2024 and will commence on 1st April 2025, running through to 31st March 2030. The procurement method employed is an open procedure above the threshold, indicating a competitive tendering stage open to qualified vendors. This contract, valued at £23,742,649, presents a notable business opportunity for organisations capable of managing waste efficiently while emphasising recycling and sustainability across two prominent market locations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses operating in waste management and environmental services with expertise in sustainable practices and innovation aimed at cost reduction. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning with the procurement's strategic objectives of recycling improvement and comprehensive waste management. Companies with a robust track record in managing large-scale waste collection, recycling, and site cleansing operations are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement. Leveraging expertise in handling types of waste such as organic, cardboard, plastic, and more, will be advantageous for suppliers aiming to deliver high standard services and sustainability outcomes demanded by the City of London Corporation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New Spitalfields & Billingsgate Market Waste & Market Cleansing

Notice Description

A Co0ntract Award Notice regarding the City's procurement for the provision of waste management, cleansing, recycling and disposal of waste from New Spitalfields Market and Billingsgate Market. This includes the full management of waste and market cleaning on both sites, this encompasses waste collection, management, cleansing of common areas, and the recycling and disposal of on average 12,500-13,500 tonnes of mixed associated market waste per year, i.e. organic, cardboard, timber, plastic, polystyrene. The duration of the contract for Lot 1 (New Spitalfields Market) is 5 years, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 2 years. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 7 years. The duration of the contract for Lot 2 (Billingsgate Market) is 5 years, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 2 years. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 5 years. The shorter contract term for Billingsgate Market is due to the City of London's plans to relocate this Market circa 2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74338b6f-69ba-40a6-9eb4-7fb96f5ce548
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68764f6c-f950-4cc6-8806-17b773192704
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£23,742,649 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,742,649 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 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
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Additional Buyers

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

Contact Name
robert pine
Contact Email
robert.pine@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MITIE WASTE & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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