Award

Management and Processing of Food Waste

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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Award

06 Mar 2026 at 11:47

Award Notice
Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 13:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council is spearheading a procurement initiative titled "Management and Processing of Food Waste," aimed at the refuse and waste services industry. This endeavour is situated in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and is currently at the award stage after initially undergoing the tender process. Key dates include the commencement of food waste collection on 31st March 2026 and the contract initiation on 30th March 2026, with an estimated expiry on 29th March 2028, extendable by three additional years subject to performance. The procurement is conducted using an open procedure above the threshold, with a focus on service delivery within the parameters defined by the Environment Act 2021 and the government's Simpler Recycling policy.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses ready to expand in the area of waste management and processing, particularly through Anaerobic Digestion. The contract is valued at £900,000, including VAT, for the full five-year potential span, ideally suiting small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of effectively managing a forecasted 4,845 tonnes of food waste annually. With Derby City Council as the contracting authority, this provides a substantial business growth avenue for specialised service providers in waste management, offering a steady workflow and financial stability through public sector partnership. The awarded contract has been actively engaged with Severn Trent Green Power Group Limited, highlighting a significant potential partnership model for other capable businesses within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Management and Processing of Food Waste

Notice Description

Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for the management and processing of food waste. The Council is due to commence a new service for the separate collection of food waste from households on the 31st March 2026 in line with the requirements of the Environment Act 2021 and the government's Simpler Recycling policy. Around 4,845t tonnes of food waste are forecast to be collected and require processing by Anaerobic Digestion. The initial contract period is TWO (2) years; the contract is estimated to commence 30th March 2026 and expire 29th March 2028. There will be an option to extend the contract for three years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is five years. PS750,000 excluding VAT PS900,000 including VAT Value is based on the full 5 years Any award is subject to internal project and budget approval, The Council reserves the right to not progress to contract award should approval not be given.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82acb9c2-77db-45e1-9498-3dde31aecd48
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb637fa9-f5a0-4a47-a756-8ea935af46b3
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2028 - 30 Mar 2031 2-3 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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEVERN TRENT GREEN POWER GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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