Award

Provision of a North East Regional Waste Needs Assessment

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 May 2025 at 08:58

Award Notice
Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 11:58

Tender Notice
Planning

25 Oct 2024 at 13:26

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of a North East Regional Waste Needs Assessment," a contract valued at £93,688. The procurement was undertaken using an open procedure, classified under consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy, with additional emphasis on waste analysis services. The project, scheduled from 1st May to 30th November 2025, involves several local councils in the North East of England, including Durham, Newcastle, and Sunderland, among others. The tender period ended on 24th March 2025, and the successful supplier was AECOM LIMITED, a large-scale company known for participation in projects of this nature.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses excelling in consultancy services related to waste management and environmental planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) particularly stand a high chance of competing successfully due to the inclusive procurement suitability criteria set by the council. Firms with innovative solutions in waste analysis and consultancy are well-suited to contribute towards the regional waste management strategies aligned with the local authorities' sustainability goals. The collaboration with multiple local authorities highlights the potential for establishing long-term service relationships and gaining broader exposure in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a North East Regional Waste Needs Assessment

Notice Description

Gateshead Council (the Council) is procuring a contract for a Waste Needs Assessment on behalf of a number of other local authorities in the North East. The 7 North East waste planning authorities (WPAs) of Durham County Council, Gateshead Council, Newcastle City Council, North Tyneside Council, Northumberland County Council (including Northumberland National Park Authority area), South Tyneside Council and Sunderland City Council wish to appoint consultants to undertake a comprehensive waste needs assessment to inform the preparation and implementation of their Local Plans. To access the tender opportunity go to: https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7cc1295a-70b5-4e04-a754-018df7b4533e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/935570ad-f70f-4970-ba3b-0be5134dd4c6
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

79723000 - Waste analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,688 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 6-12 months
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
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WHICKHAM SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE

Contact Name
Jason Bell
Contact Email
jasonbell@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

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