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Waste Management Service

ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2026 at 09:45

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Oct 2025 at 08:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Archway Learning Trust, a public authority operating under sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for a comprehensive waste management service for its academies across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. The contract, titled "Waste Management Service," was awarded to Donald Ward Limited following an open and competitive flexible procedure. The tender process began with a call on 20th October 2025, and the contract award was published on 21st May 2026. The service, which falls under the industry category of refuse and waste-related services, will cover waste collection, disposal, and recycling over a 36-month contract period with the possibility of extensions based on performance. The services are set to commence on 1st September 2026 and will continue until at least the end of August 2029, with options to extend should new schools join the Trust during this period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the waste management industry, particularly those adept in providing environmentally responsible and cost-effective services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger businesses looking to expand their portfolio may find strategic value in competing for similar tenders. The successful candidate, Donald Ward Limited, exemplifies the competitive landscape where both quality and sustainability are pivotal. Businesses equipped with a robust sustainability approach and capable of providing comprehensive account management, pricing, and social value would be well-suited for future procurement opportunities initiated by education authorities like the Archway Learning Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waste Management Service

Notice Description

Waste Management Service for 36 months with the aim is to ensure efficient, compliant, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective waste collection, disposal and recycling services across 9 sites. There is an option to extend the contract with one plus one year in case of good performance during the first 30 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Trust needs flexibility to add further locations under the Contract to provide same service for the new academies which will join during that time of period.

Renewal: The contract can be extended following satisfactory annual performance and with the agreement of both parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046796-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG8 5GY
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Leen Valley
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham North and Kimberley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DONALD WARD LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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