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WNC Kerbside Waste Collection - Review of Current Service and Recommendations for Future Provision

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "WNC Kerbside Waste Collection - Review of Current Service and Recommendations for Future Provision" is being undertaken by West Northamptonshire Council, a public authority in the sub-central government sector. The tender, related to the industry category of consulting services for waste management, is located in Northampton, United Kingdom, with a focus on assessing and improving kerbside waste collection services. The procurement process is at the tender stage and employs an open competition method. Interested parties must submit clarifications by the 13th of August 2025, with final quotations due by the 1st of September 2025. The contract period is set to begin on the 22nd of September 2025 and end on the 31st of December 2025. The gross contract value is estimated at £30,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in waste management consultancy, particularly those focusing on cost and performance analysis, fleet management, and commercial waste collection. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement is suitable for these types of organisations. The emphasis on enhancing efficiency and accommodating future growth aligns well with the capabilities of firms specialising in innovative waste management solutions, offering a platform to expand their services within the local government sector. The contract's competitive nature, with a 60% quality and 40% price weighting, provides an advantageous environment for companies that can deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WNC Kerbside Waste Collection - Review of Current Service and Recommendations for Future Provision

Notice Description

In preparation, and in advance of any decisions being taken about the services that will be delivered from 2028, the Council is currently reviewing these services and would like to commission work to: * Assess and benchmark the cost and performance of the Council's current kerbside waste collection service. * Consider options for improving the performance and efficiency of these services. * Assess and evaluate the options for the delivery of these services (in house, contract, JV, etc) * Assess the options to secure fleet that will be used for waste collection services. * Consider the options, benefits and risks for 'off-take' contracts for the materials that are collected for recycling or composting at the kerbside. * Consider how flexibility can be built into the collection services to accommodate future housing growth and future legislation changes. * Consider how the design of the waste collection service can minimise the financial impact of the Emissions Trading Scheme, for example by targeting high carbon content wastes. * Consider the benefits and disbenefits of the waste collection and cleansing services being delivered jointly or under separate arrangements. * Consider the opportunities for the collection of commercial waste and any associated risks. For the full detailed scope of services please review the attached Appendix 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05664d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043206-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

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
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 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
Not specified
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, TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

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