Award

NNC- Processing of Kitchen Food Waste

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2025 at 16:07

Tender

27 Nov 2023 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "NNC- Processing of Kitchen Food Waste." This contract falls under the services category in the household-refuse disposal services industry. The procurement followed an open procedure and was covered by the GPA. The primary location for service delivery is in the region of UKF25, particularly Kettering and surrounding areas within North Northamptonshire. Fernbrook Bio Limited, a large supplier based in Kettering, was awarded the contract. The award was finalized on 22nd April 2025, with the contract being signed on 4th March 2025. The entire tender process concluded with no expenditure due to rebates, although the initially advertised contract was valued at £652,320.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in waste management and household-refuse disposal. It is particularly well-suited for suppliers who can offer efficient and sustainable processing of kitchen food waste, aligning with the Council's requirement for capabilities backed by appropriate permits and operational standards. The tender emphasised a balanced award criteria focused 60% on price and 40% on quality, making it favourable for firms that can deliver cost-efficient yet high-quality services. Businesses looking to secure long-term contracts in the region could find similar opportunities beneficial as the Council considers ongoing service renewals and potential future re-procurement of such services.

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Notice Title

NNC- Processing of Kitchen Food Waste

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter referred to as the ''Council'') is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide a Processing of Kitchen Food Waste Service, in line with the requirements of its detailed specification.

Lot Information

Material arising from the former district of East Northamptonshire (and later Wellingborough).

North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter referred to as the ''Council'') is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide a Processing of Kitchen Food Waste Service, in line with the requirements of its detailed specification.

Options: The Council proposes to enter one (1) Contract for each Lot, for a minimum of thirty-six (36) Months with the Supplier(s), with an option to extend each Contract for one (1) further period of twelve (12) Months, establishing a maximum forty-eight (48) Month Contract.

Renewal: The Council proposes to enter one (1) Contract for each Lot, for a minimum of thirty-six (36) Months with the Supplier(s), with an option to extend each Contract for one (1) further period of twelve (12) Months, establishing a maximum forty-eight (48) Month Contract. This Contract will be subject to renewal (re-procurement) at its conclusion.

Material arising from the former borough of Corby (and later Kettering).

North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter referred to as the ''Council'') is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide a Processing of Kitchen Food Waste Service, in line with the requirements of its detailed specification.

Options: The Council proposes to enter one (1) Contract for each Lot, for a minimum of thirty-six (36) Months with the Supplier(s), with an option to extend each Contract for one (1) further period of twelve (12) Months, establishing a maximum forty-eight (48) Month Contract.

Renewal: The Council proposes to enter one (1) Contract for each Lot, for a minimum of thirty-six (36) Months with the Supplier(s), with an option to extend each Contract for one (1) further period of twelve (12) Months, establishing a maximum forty-eight (48) Month Contract. This Contract will be subject to renewal (re-procurement) at its conclusion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041d06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016345-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90513100 - Household-refuse disposal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£652,320 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£652,320 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Between nine (9) and eighteen (18) months prior to the Contract End Date (subject to any extension options taken).

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF25 North Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FERNBROOK BIO

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