Tender

Provision of Street Sweepings Treatment Services (2 Lots)

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

01 Dec 2025 at 09:31

Tender

24 Oct 2025 at 11:54

Planning

26 Sep 2025 at 15:47

Planning

14 May 2025 at 07:18

Summary of the contracting process

The latest procurement process initiated by Lancashire County Council, under the title "Provision of Street Sweepings Treatment Services (2 Lots)," is in the tender stage. This opportunity involves the treatment of street sweepings to ensure maximum recovery of reusable materials and minimisation of waste to landfill, covering regions such as Blackpool, Chorley, and East Lancashire. The open procedure allows for submission in English by 9th December 2025, with the award phase concluding on 5th January 2026. The contract, valued at approximately GBP 5.9 million net (GBP 7 million gross), is divided into two lots to facilitate targeted services throughout Lancashire. The procuring entity assisting in this tender is SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD, who will support evaluation and ongoing contract management related to social value deliverables.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the refuse and waste management industry, especially those specialising in environmental services and sustainability. Companies with experience in the recovery of reusable waste materials and management of treatment facilities stand to benefit. The inclusion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is encouraged, offering them a chance to expand their operations in waste management and recovery services. With a contract period starting from April 2026 and options for extension, successful bidders not only secure a revenue stream but also enhance their reputation through association with a regional government authority committed to sustainable waste management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Street Sweepings Treatment Services (2 Lots)

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Street Sweepings Treatment Services. The services will comprise the acceptance, weighing and Treatment of Street Sweepings arising from the Waste Collection Authority district areas and delivered to a Provider's Facility by the Waste Collection Authority, the Authority, and/or their transport contractor(s). The Treatment of Street Sweepings by the Provider shall ensure the Recovery of reusable materials (e.g. aggregates, organics) is maximised, ensuring any elements of waste residues to landfill is minimised. The requirements will be split into two lots: - Lot 1 - Street Sweepings delivered by the Lancashire County Council and/or its transport contractor; and - Lot 2 - Street Sweepings delivered by Waste Collection Authorities in East Lancashire Please see the tender documents for further information regarding the requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Street Sweepings delivered by the Authority

The services will comprise the acceptance, weighing and treatment of street sweepings arising from the Waste Collection Authority district areas of Blackpool, Chorley, Fylde, Lancaster, Preston, Ribble Valley, South Ribble, West Lancashire, and Wyre, and delivered to a Provider's Facility by the Authority, and/or its transport contractor(s).

Options: Lancashire County Council has the option to extend the contract by a further period or periods of 12 (twelve) months up to a maximum of 24 (twenty-four) months, provided that the total duration does not exceed four years.

Renewal: The initial contract period will be two years, after such time the Lancashire County Council may extend the contract by a further period or periods of 12 (twelve) months up to a maximum of 24 (twenty-four) months, provided that the total duration does not exceed four years.

Lot 2 - Street Sweepings delivered by Waste Collection Authorities in East Lancashire

The services will comprise the acceptance, weighing and treatment of street sweepings arising from the Waste Collection Authority district areas of Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle, and Rossendale, and delivered to a Provider's Facility by the Authority, and/or its transport contractor(s).

Options: Lancashire County Council has the option to extend the contract by a further period or periods of 12 (twelve) months up to a maximum of 24 (twenty-four) months, provided that the total duration does not exceed four years.

Renewal: The initial contract period will be two years, after such time the Lancashire County Council may extend the contract by a further period or periods of 12 (twelve) months up to a maximum of 24 (twenty-four) months, provided that the total duration does not exceed four years.

Planning Information

Lancashire County Council is conducting preliminary market engagement relating to the provision of street sweeping treatment services in Lancashire. Prior to publication of a full invitation to tender (anticipated later 2025), interested organisations in the waste management sector are invited to engage with this preliminary market engagement exercise. Interested organisations should: - Visit: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/ - Navigate to the market engagement project by clicking on the link for Provision of Street Sweeping Treatment Services. - Review the Preliminary Market Engagement document(s) contained on the project page. This document provides more information regarding this preliminary market engagement exercise. - Submit your expression of interest (EOI) via email to contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk by no later than 09 October 2025 at 12 noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051283
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078334-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£5,857,077 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,857,077 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 20254 days to go
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-10-22

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD

Contact Name
Andrew Patten
Contact Email
contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk, sales@socialvalueportal.com
Contact Phone
+44 20 3355 0530

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire, TLD42 Blackpool, TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre, TLD45 Mid Lancashire, TLD46 East Lancashire, TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Vauxhall
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

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