This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

01 Jul 2026 at 11:52

Tender

01 Jul 2026 at 11:00

Award

30 Jun 2026 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

Worcester City Council, situated in England, has engaged in a tender process for "Food Waste Consultancy" under the ESPO 664_25 Lot 8b framework. This procurement seeks consultancy services in the water-supply and waste sector, focusing on the design and mobilisation of a new household food waste collection service. The initiative involves collaboration with the Council’s waste contractors and partners to ensure an effective, compliant, and high-participation service. The tender, with a value of £51,065, was initially active from March 2026 and has completed its award phase as of June 2026. The consultancy work is scheduled to run from late June 2026 to the end of April 2027 across multiple UK regions, highlighting a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was still in the award stage as of July 2026.

This opportunity presents an avenue for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in waste management consulting, to engage in a project that could enhance their portfolio and establish a foothold in public sector collaborations. The project is ideal for businesses with capabilities in research, development, and consultancy services related to waste management systems. With the procurement aimed at achieving compliance with legislation and improved service delivery, businesses that can offer innovative solutions and proven technical expertise stand to gain considerably by securing this contract, facilitating business growth and increased visibility in governmental contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Food Waste Consultancy - ESPO 664_25 Lot 8b Further Competition

Notice Description

Worcester City Council has appointed a Consultant to design, mobilise, and support the implementation of a new household food waste collection service. The Consultant will work collaboratively with the Council, its waste contractor(s), and key partners to ensure the service is deliverable, cost effective, compliant with relevant legislation, and capable of achieving high participation and capture rates. This commission covers the period up to, but not including, the live implementation of the service. The Consultant will provide specialist technical, operational, and project management expertise to prepare the Council for a successful transition to delivery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed64dbad-555a-4ed7-b25a-3515347c1211
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd56ace5-9707-4993-b0e6-96d1c1fa53c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,065 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,065 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUE NORTH LIMITED
Additional Buyers

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 2EY
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SLR CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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