Tender

379_26 Waste Collection and Disposal Services

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 13:10

PlanningUpdate

14 Aug 2025 at 14:47

Planning

15 Jul 2025 at 11:01

Planning

21 May 2025 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, is focused on establishing a framework for "379_26 Waste Collection and Disposal Services". This framework aims to cover refuse and waste related services throughout the UK. The process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 23 February 2026 at 12:00 noon. The services are targeted at non-domestic properties and include various specialisations such as hazardous waste and site clearance. The framework is divided into 10 Lots, each focusing on different types of waste services. This tender is conducted as an open procedure and is above threshold, complying with the Procurement Act 2023. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and runs initially until 31 March 2028, with options for extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those operating in the waste management and recycling industries. The framework is structured to allow SMEs to actively participate, enhancing their potential to secure government contracts. Businesses with expertise in refuse services, recycling, hazardous waste, and logistical capabilities across the UK regions would find this framework suitable. Participation in this framework offers a substantial opportunity for growth, reflecting a total estimated value of £150 million GBP, providing assured business through public-sector clients. With a robust framework fee structure and room for eAuctions in further competitive selections, this framework encourages competitive pricing alongside quality services.

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Notice Title

379_26 Waste Collection and Disposal Services

Notice Description

ESPO are establishing a national framework for the provision of waste and recycling collection and disposal services for non-domestic properties and the provision of specialist waste services including the collection and disposal of hazardous waste, pharmaceutical waste, bulk specialist wastes and waste from house / office clearances. The Framework is divided into 10 Lots. Please refer to the tender documents for further details (including further details on each of the Lots) - the closing date for submission of Tenders is 12:00 (12 noon / 12pm) on 23 February 2026. To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed): (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '379_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen). Any questions or clarifications relating to this tender opportunity should be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal, once an Expression of interest has been completed.

Lot Information

General Waste

Provision of general waste collection and disposal services.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).

Paper and Cardboard Recycling

Provision of paper and cardboard recycling services.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).

Metals and Plastic Recycling

Provision of metals and plastic recycling services.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).

Glass Recycling

Provision of glass recycling services.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).

Mixed Recycling

Provision of mixed recycling services.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).

Food Waste

Provision of food waste collection and disposal services.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).

Hazardous Waste

Provision of hazardous waste collection and disposal services.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).

Specialist Waste Streams / Bulk Non-Hazardous Waste

Provision of specialist waste streams / bulk non-hazardous waste collection and disposal services.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).

Liquid Waste / Oil

Provision of liquid waste / oil collection and disposal services.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).

Site Clearance Waste (incl. furniture)

Provision of site clearance waste (incl. furniture) collection and disposal services.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).

Planning Information

Suppliers are being engaged with: • To understand any changes or developments in the market; • To help refine the procurement process in terms of scope of the framework; • To assess market's capacity to meet the framework requirements; • To identify potential risks in the market; • To determine the extent the service providers are aware of the importance of social value and the ways in which they provide it to customers; • To ensure the market is prepared for carbon reduction plans to be included as a condition of participation for the procurement. Engagement is being undertaken via a Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire, that is available as a Public Message on the EastMidsTenders eProcurement Portal (www.eastmidstenders.org). Please refer to all instructions in the Public Messages, and any organisation that feels they can contribute should return the RFI Questionnaire via the Messaging facility on the eProcurement Portal by 17:00 (5pm) on 22 August 2025. Suppliers wishing to participate and access Public Messages MUST first register interest for 379_25 via the EastMidsTenders eProcurement Portal (please see below for further details). For the purposes of this Preliminary market engagement (PME), please express your interest as follows: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '379_25' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest. Please access the Messages area/section of the eProcurement Portal (ProContract / EastMidsTenders - Messages can be accessed via the Activity dashboard once an Expression of interest has been completed) for any further communications on this preliminary market engagement, including the RFI documentation. In the case of any questions or clarifications relating to this PME, these should also be submitted to ESPO as a Message on the eProcurement Portal (again once an Expression of interest has been completed). Suppliers should note that this is a preliminary market engagement exercise (and NOT a competitive tender process at this stage). The participation of a supplier in this preliminary market engagement will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and ESPO. It is anticipated that Suppliers taking part in the preliminary market engagement will not be put at an unfair advantage when bidding for this framework. A supplier's participation, or lack of participation, shall not impact the ability of the supplier to participate in any resulting tender exercise. Suppliers should note that any interest indicated does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006187-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

90460000 - Cesspool or septic tank emptying services

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Today
Future Notice Date
12 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO
Contact Name
Place and Environment Procurement Team
Contact Email
tenders@espo.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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