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16 Jun 2026 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

In a recently awarded procurement process, Luton Council has engaged Accordio Ltd to provide waste and recycling consultancy services. This contract, classified under Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy (CPV 71800000), will run for a term of one year beginning 1st May 2026, with an option to extend for an additional year. The contract's award, valued at £93,600, follows a direct procurement method and was concluded on 27th April 2026. The services will be delivered within the United Kingdom, with Luton Council, based at Town Hall, George Street, Luton, being the contracting authority.

This tender creates growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises skilled in environmental consultancy and sustainability practices. Companies looking to expand within the waste management advisory sector would find such contracts beneficial. While the current contract is awarded, such tenders highlight the potential business prospects in offering specialised consultancy in waste and recycling, making it a fertile area for SMEs looking to leverage their expertise to secure future contracts with councils and public sector organisations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

BT1904 Waste and recycling consultancy services

Notice Description

Waste and recycling consultancy services Contract term: 1 year + 1 year Extension period included in the contract term and value

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99da6de2-02e8-4ca0-b273-ab0a8bfbd283
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67746979-c95e-459d-bf36-084bc6faf042
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£93,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCORDIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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