This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

11 Aug 2026 at 13:28

PlanningUpdate

11 Aug 2026 at 13:25

Planning

23 May 2025 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Green Waste Services for Westmorland and Furness Area" was initiated by Westmorland and Furness Council, a sub-central government public authority. This process, aimed at securing services related to refuse and waste for the UKD1 region, is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 1st October 2026. The open procurement procedure intends to commence the contract period from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2031, holding a value of £4,000,000, rising to a gross amount of £4,800,000.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the procurement's inclusivity criteria. The scope of services involves refuse and waste management solutions, making it well-suited for businesses with expertise in environmental services or waste management. Engaging in this tender could not only expand business operations but also strengthen a company's portfolio in public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Green Waste Services for Westmorland and Furness Area

Notice Description

All Green Waste Services for Westmorland and Furness Area

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05250a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076272-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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