Tender

Management and Processing of Food Waste

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 13:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council is seeking to establish a contract for the management and processing of food waste, with the procurement process currently in the tender stage. The Council aims to begin a new service for food waste collection from households by 31st March 2026, in accordance with the Environment Act 2021 and the UK's Simpler Recycling policy. The procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure, specifically targeting services in the "Refuse and waste related services" industry category. The contract, which could last for up to five years, starting from 30th March 2026, includes an initial two-year duration and potential extensions in annual increments based on performance. Companies interested in participating should submit their tenders by 21st November 2025. The project value is estimated at £900,000 inclusive of VAT, with services needed primarily in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management, particularly those providing anaerobic digestion services. The project is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the Council's suitability preferences. Establishing a relationship with Derby City Council could position a business for long-term involvement in public-sector waste management services, potentially opening doors to similar opportunities. Companies that can offer competitive and innovative solutions to food waste processing will be well-positioned to capitalise on this attractive opportunity, supporting business growth and contributing to the council's sustainability goals.

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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/4c7cd0f1-16e5-4905-ac01-0e3bf5c15d40
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2028 - 30 Mar 2031 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Deanna Sutcliffe
Contact Email
procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01332 640768

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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