Award

Composting Coordinator

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2025 at 16:08

Award

20 May 2025 at 10:57

Tender

04 Apr 2025 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council recently awarded a public procurement contract for a "Composting Coordinator" to GARDEN ORGANIC LIMITED. This contract, valued at £70,000 excluding VAT, focuses on services related to composting, including managing and expanding a network of Master Composter volunteers, launching a community support network, and encouraging residential composting in Gloucestershire. Located in the United Kingdom, particularly the region of Gloucester, the contracting process has transitioned from the tender stage to the award phase as of 21 May 2025, with the contract running from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2027. The procurement was conducted through an open competition method and is compliant with the UK's legal basis 2023/54.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for service providers experienced in community action programmes and environmental education, such as composting and waste management. Large organisations with expertise in volunteer management and public awareness campaigns stand to benefit from participating. With the focus on expanding composting initiatives, businesses in the environmental services sector can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and showcase their sustainability efforts. The contract’s scope also supports companies looking to make an impact in community development and ecological sustainability.

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Notice Title

Composting Coordinator

Notice Description

We are seeking a supplier who will: Manage our existing network of 15 Master Composter volunteers and grow our network, to a total of 25 volunteers Launch and maintain a community composting support network Encourage uptake of composting at home within Gloucestershire and report levels of composting participation across the county to the Gloucestershire Resources and Waste Partnership. Work with the existing network of organisations in Gloucestershire to spread the word about composting including but not limited to the Local Nature Partnership, Gloucestershire Resources and Waste Partnership and Climate Leadership Gloucestershire. Total value (estimated) PS70,000 excluding VAT PS84,000 including VAT Below the relevant threshold 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024308-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

77120000 - Composting services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cdpactivitylog@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARDEN ORGANIC

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