Planning

Provision of Services for the Acceptance and Composting of Green Waste

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

09 Jan 2026 at 10:24

Planning

14 May 2025 at 07:54

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the provision of services related to the acceptance and composting of green waste, such as grass cuttings and hedge clippings, sourced from household waste recycling centres and waste collection authorities across Lancashire. The procurement, titled "Provision of Services for the Acceptance and Composting of Green Waste," falls under the industry category of composting and waste management services, with the contracting process managed in collaboration with SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD. This preliminary market engagement is underway, with interested parties being invited to engage ahead of the full tender release anticipated in February 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £9.6 million, is planned for a period starting from 1st July 2026 and ending on 30th June 2030. The procurement process includes a framework agreement, welcoming participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and supports public authorities within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and composting services, particularly those with experience in handling municipal green waste. Businesses positioned to enhance their service portfolios while engaging in sustainable waste practices will find this opportunity advantageous for expansion. SMEs with capabilities in operational management, service delivery, and green waste processing would be well-suited to compete for this tender, benefitting from the long-term nature of the contract and potential collaborative engagement with the contracting entities. The procurement's focus on sustainability and regional service provision encourages businesses aiming to leverage environmental advancements and corporate responsibility in their business growth strategies.

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Notice Title

Provision of Services for the Acceptance and Composting of Green Waste

Notice Description

Services for the acceptance and composting of green waste (grass cuttings, hedge clippings, tree pruning etc.) from household waste recycling centres and waste collection authorities across Lancashire.

Planning Information

Lancashire County Council is conducting preliminary market engagement relating to the provision of services for the acceptance and composting of green waste. Prior to publication of a full invitation to tender (anticipated in February 2026), interested organisations are invited to engage with this preliminary market engagement exercise. Further details are available on our website: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/lps-corp-provision-of-services-for-the-acceptance-composting-of-green-waste/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05128f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001722-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

77120000 - Composting services

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk, sales@socialvalueportal.com
Contact Phone
020 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

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

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