Award

3197_19 Refuse Collection and Related Services

ESPO

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2020 at 14:31

Tender

21 Mar 2019 at 09:45

Planning

21 Mar 2019 at 09:22

Planning

02 Nov 2017 at 10:47

Planning

02 Nov 2017 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

North Norfolk District Council, alongside the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk and Breckland District Council, has initiated a tender for "3197_19 Refuse Collection and Related Services". This procurement falls within the environmental services industry and aims to streamline refuse collection and related services across these councils, located in Norfolk, England. The process is currently in the award stage, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2020 for North Norfolk and on 1 April 2021 for the other authorities, spanning an initial term of up to 9 years with options to extend. Key details include a tender submission deadline that has already passed (17 April 2019) and an estimated total contract value of £270 million. The procurement method utilised is the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation as outlined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses involved in waste management and environmental services. Firms that offer refuse collection, recycling, grounds maintenance, and street cleansing are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract structure is designed to support a range of bidders. By aligning with the authorities’ goals for cost efficiency and effective service delivery, successful bidders could secure a long-term partnership within the local government framework.

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Notice Title

3197_19 Refuse Collection and Related Services

Notice Description

This tender is to appoint a contractor to provide Refuse Collection and Related Services to North Norfolk District Council; the Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk and Breckland District Council (collectively "the Authorities"). The contract will include but may not be limited to collection and disposal of refuse, recycling and green waste from domestic properties, the provision of trade waste services, depot services, grounds maintenance and street cleansing. The aim of the procurement is to recognise the efficiencies that can be achieved through a cross border service. The Authorities are seeking to appoint a contractor for the provision of the following Services in order to achieve cross-border efficiencies: Commingled collection of dry recyclables; collection of source segregated food waste(for the Borough of King's Lynn and West Norfolk only; and provisionally for Breckland District Council and North Norfolk District Council); separate collection of garden waste from households subscribing for the service; collection of residual waste; collection of bulky waste; Collection of clinical waste; Collection of recyclables and residual waste from commercial customers; street cleansing services (service requirements vary for the Authorities); grounds maintenance services (for Breckland District Council and North Norfolk District Council only); management of depots; transportation of all contract waste to designated delivery points; and all other services specified in the Authorities Requirements (Schedule 2 of the Contract), including any variations agreed during the Contract Period, in accordance with the Contract. The sale of Dry Recyclables is not part of this opportunity as it is managed under a separate contract. The Authorities will fund the purchase of Eligible Plant (mainly Collection Vehicles and motorised Plant) and retain ownership of such Plant. The Authorities have signed an Inter Authority Agreement for the procurement and management of this Contract. It is intended that all contract services for North Norfolk District Councils will start on 1 April 2020 and contract services for Breckland District Council and the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk will start on 1April 2021. The contract has the option to extend for up to a further 96 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. Please read the section headed Other Information. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '3197_19' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of Selection Questionnaires is 12:00 midday, 17/04/2019 The estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tenders is 21/05/2019 Additional information: This tender is following the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation as set out in Regulation 29 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended). A selection questionnaire will be issued to assess bidders' competency, capacity and experience, this will need to be completed and returned, at which point it will be evaluated, a short list of contractors will then be invited to tender. Negotiation may take place in successive stages in order to reduce the number of tenders to be negotiated by applying the award criteria. As permitted within the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation the Authorities reserves the right to award the contract on the basis of the initial tender without negotiation. Bidders should note that the procurement documents are draft documents at this stage, providing indicative information of the Authority's intended approach in the procurement process and are for general information only. The Authority reserves the right to vary, amend and update any aspects of the procurement documents and final details and versions of the procurement documents will be confirmed to applicants successful in being selected to participate in the relevant tender stages of the procurement procedure. Requests to participate must be by way of completion and return of the Standard Selection Questionnaire (in accordance with the requirements set out in the Standard Selection Questionnaire) by the date and time specified. The Authority reserves the right not to accept expressions of interest that are received after the deadline. Bidders are encouraged to submit their submissions well in advance of the stated date and time in order to avoid such issues as technical difficulties with the electronic system that may be due to the high volumes of traffic attempting to submit applications on the same date at the same time. Further to the above the duration of the contract will be for an initial term of 9 years for North Norfolk District Council with an option to extend for a further period of up to 8 years. The duration of the contract for the Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk and Breckland District Council will be for an initial term of 8 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to 8 years. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '3197_19' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. 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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa2801bc-9c30-4e3b-898f-f4f096d0da83
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

77313000 - Parks maintenance services

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77315000 - Seeding services

77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

79342300 - Customer services

79512000 - Call centre

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£246,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£270,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Mar 2019Expired
Award Date
20 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
Mr Joseph Dempsey
Contact Email
tenders@espo.org
Contact Phone
+44 1162657864

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERCO ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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