Tender

Review of Street Cleansing Services for West Northamptonshire Council

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

09 Jun 2025 at 14:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

23 May 2025 at 14:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is currently in the tender update stage for a procurement process seeking consultancy support for a comprehensive review of its street cleansing services. The procurement, titled "Review of Street Cleansing Services for West Northamptonshire Council," falls under the street-cleaning and environmental auditing categories. The location for this service delivery is the UKF24 region in the United Kingdom. Potential suppliers are invited to submit their tenders by 23rd June 2025, with the enquiry period concluding on 13th June 2025. This procurement uses an open competition method and is below the threshold, ensuring a broad opportunity for participation. The consultancy contract is set to start on 14th July 2025 and end on 10th October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancies specialising in service optimisation and environmental auditing to expand their portfolio by partnering with a sub-central government authority. Businesses with expertise in resource management, equipment assessment, and scheduling optimisation, particularly those classified as SMEs, will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The contract value sits at £30,000 excluding VAT, and it will be awarded based on a weighted assessment of 60% quality and 40% price, prioritising companies that offer both cost-effectiveness and high-quality service delivery. Participation in this tender can lead to further collaborations and visibility within the public sector, fostering potential for long-term growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Review of Street Cleansing Services for West Northamptonshire Council

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking consultancy support to undertake a comprehensive review of its street cleansing services across the authority area. The consultant will evaluate the current service delivery models, resources, standards of cleanliness, and equipment effectiveness. Recommendations are required to harmonise and optimise the street cleansing service from June 2028, addressing resource allocation, equipment, scheduling, procurement options, and best practice from comparable authorities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05241c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031000-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90610000 - Street-cleaning and sweeping services

90714000 - Environmental auditing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 10 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Julie Sheen
Contact Email
wasteprocurements@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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