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HDC-1463 COMPETITIVE FLEXIBLE TENDER PROCESS FOR COLLECTIONS, CLEANSING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES CONTRACT (ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CONTRACT) HARBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

HARBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Oct 2025 at 17:13

Planning

29 Jul 2025 at 17:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Harborough District Council is undertaking a competitive flexible tender process to procure services related to recyclable and waste collections, street cleansing, and grounds maintenance within the Harborough District. This procurement initiative is currently at the tender stage, having been announced on 3rd October 2025, with all submissions for the first stage due by 31st October 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2027, following an award in October 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, with a substantial budget totalling £84 million gross, and employs an open tender method to encourage extensive participation. The process will be conducted over four stages, each designed to rigorously evaluate proposals through prequalification, quality, price, and social value assessments, ensuring a comprehensive selection process.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for single suppliers capable of delivering an integrated suite of environmental services across a district. The procurement process is structured to allow subcontracting for specific service elements, such as grounds maintenance, enhancing participation opportunities for SMEs and specialised service providers. Businesses with strong credentials in environmental services, competitive pricing strategies, and a commitment to delivering social value projects will be well-positioned to succeed. With the procurement being conducted openly, the structured multi-stage process provides a platform for businesses to negotiate and refine their proposals, thus enhancing their competitive stance in a significant public sector contract.

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Notice Title

HDC-1463 COMPETITIVE FLEXIBLE TENDER PROCESS FOR COLLECTIONS, CLEANSING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES CONTRACT (ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CONTRACT) HARBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Notice Description

Harborough District Council ("the Council" or "the Authority") is inviting tenders for a single Supplier to be contracted for all recyclables and waste collection services, street cleansing services, and grounds maintenance services, across Harborough District. The contract must start on 1st April 2027; it is therefore envisaged this contract shall be awarded and mobilisation will start in October 2026. The competitive flexible process is made up of four stages including: Stage One - PSQ Stage Two - Invitiation to Submit Initial Tender (ISIT) Stage Three - Post ISIT Dialogue and Negotiations Stage Four - Invitation to Submit Final Tender (ISFT) The deadline for submissions to Stage One - PSQ is 12 noon 31st October 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to contract performance during initial contract term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05687a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062335-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 5 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
HARBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
wellandprocurement@melton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MARKET HARBOROUGH
Postcode
LE16 7AG
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
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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