Award

The Provision of Waste Mattress Acceptance and Recycling Services

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jul 2025 at 14:49

Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council recently completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Waste Mattress Acceptance and Recycling Services," with the contract awarded on 18th July 2025. This public procurement was conducted under the open procedure method and falls within the refuse and waste-related services category. The services were intended for the region UKD4, with a significant focus on environmental and cost efficiency. The procurement process included consideration of social value criteria, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation. The contract, organised under legal basis 32014L0024, saw The Furniture Recycling Group Limited emerge as the successful supplier, with a contract valued at £440,000. This procurement aligns with Lancashire County Council’s objectives as a regional authority facilitating local environmental initiatives.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in waste management and recycling services to partner in environmental sustainability efforts. Companies with expertise in recycling logistics and proven efficiency in handling large volumes of waste mattresses would be well-suited to engage in similar procurements. The process’s focus on social value also creates pathways for firms that integrate community and environmental benefits into their service offerings to demonstrate their comparative advantage. Additionally, the flexible contract terms, with the potential for extension, ensure long-term collaboration possibilities and business growth for successful bidders. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor similar opportunities to enhance their portfolios and increase their market presence in the waste management sector.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Waste Mattress Acceptance and Recycling Services

Notice Description

The services will comprise the acceptance, counting and Recycling of Waste Mattresses from the Authority's Waste Facilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services will comprise the acceptance, counting and Recycling of Waste Mattresses from the Authority's Waste Facilities.

Options: The Initial Term will be two (2) years from the Effective Date, after such time the Authority may extend the Framework Agreement by any number of defined periods, provided that the total duration does not exceed four (4) years.

Renewal: The initial term is two (2) years from the service commencement date and the Council may, in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed four (4) years from the service commencement date. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dace
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041399-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
LCC Corporate
Contact Email
contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1772532818

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FURNITURE RECYCLING GROUP

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