Planning

The Provision of Garden and Food Waste Recycling Services

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

12 May 2025 at 16:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council is in the planning stage of a tender process for the provision of garden and food waste recycling services, with procurement in compliance with legal basis 2023/54. The planned procurement, located in Yorkshire and the Humber (UKE42), is related to the services industry category, specifically focusing on sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. The upcoming procurement seeks licenced facilities for accepting, storing, and treating combined garden and food wastes, excluding collection services. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and continue until 31st March 2031, with the possibility of renewal extending to 31st March 2033. Businesses should note the intended future notice date of 1st September 2025 for more details.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, especially those capable of handling organic waste. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the nature of the services required. Companies with expertise in managing garden and food waste treatment, as well as possessing the necessary facilities and licences, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With a substantial budget allocation up to £28,440,000, it presents a lucrative opportunity for market players aiming to expand their portfolio in sustainable waste management solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Garden and Food Waste Recycling Services

Notice Description

The Provision of appropriately licenced facilities for the acceptance, storage and treatment of combined garden and food wastes. This contract does not include the collection element of the service as this is undertaken by the Council's own in-house operation. The list of garden waste materials which will be accepted are as follows: Grass cuttings; Hedge Clippings; Leaves; Dead house and bedding plants; Windfall Fruit; Weeds; Twigs and small branches (not more 7 cm thick). The list of food waste materials which will be accepted as follows: Dairy products (including eggshells); Breads, pastries, cakes; Cooked and uncooked food; Meat, fish and poultry (including bones); Out of date food; Pasta, rice and beans; Teabags and coffee grounds; Uneaten leftovers (including takeaways); Vegetables and Fruit (including peelings)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05116a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020639-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpu@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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