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UOW955 Food Waste

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 May 2025 at 14:59

TenderUpdate

18 Mar 2025 at 11:17

Tender

18 Mar 2025 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester, a sub-central public authority, has awarded a contract for the collection and disposal of food waste on its campuses, located in Worcester, United Kingdom. The procurement process, executed through an open competition below the threshold, led to the selection of SMITHS (GLOUCESTER) LIMITED as the service provider. This contractual engagement will commence on 1 June 2025, concluding on 31 May 2026, with the possibility of renewal for an additional two years. The total gross value of the contract is £22,500, with the scope encompassing the supply and weekly collection of 240-litre food waste bins. The procedure has been completed, transitioning from a tender stage held earlier in the year, where submissions were evaluated based on a quality-price ratio of 60%-40% by the deadline on 15 April 2025.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities primarily for service firms specialising in waste collection and environmental management. Large companies with capabilities in refuse and waste management, particularly those offering scalable solutions, are well-positioned to capitalise on similar contracts. The awarded contract indicates potential for growth, especially if there is an extension to the service period or expansion in services, such as additional arrangements for increased bin capacity or collection frequency. Such opportunities can lead to stronger market presence and development of longstanding relationships with public sector clients such as universities.

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Notice Title

UOW955 Food Waste

Notice Description

This tender is for the collection and disposal of food waste from University of Worcester campuses in Worcester. The contract will include the supply of 240 litre food waste bins and collection of food waste on a weekly basis. This contract is for an initial 12 month period from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2026 with the option to extend for two further 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025195-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£26,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£26,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
uwtenders@worc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMITHS (GLOUCESTER

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