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Treatment of Food Waste from Leicestershire County Council

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Oct 2025 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 'Treatment of Food Waste from Leicestershire County Council' has reached the contract award stage, with the contract finalised on 9th October 2025. This procurement, conducted by Leicestershire County Council, is classified within the 'services' category and addresses refuse disposal and treatment, specifically food waste. The contract, valued at £27,500, aligns with the council's responsibility as a Waste Disposal Authority to manage biodegradable waste. Commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st August 2029, the service location is within the UKF22 region. The procurement method employed was 'direct' and positioned below threshold, meaning it was conducted without competition.

This tender is a strategic opportunity for businesses involved in waste management and treatment services. Enterprises, particularly SMEs like SEVERN TRENT GREEN POWER LIMITED—which has been awarded the contract—are well-suited to partake in this venture due to the specific requirement for biodegradable waste management expertise. Companies skilled in sustainable waste processing and those looking to engage with public sector projects could find this type of tender a stepping stone for growth, enhancing their portfolio within the environmental services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Treatment of Food Waste from Leicestershire County Council

Notice Description

Treatment of food waste generated in Leicestershire. As part of our duties as the Waste Disposal Authority we must provide compliant facilities for the acceptance of Food Waste for treatment from the Waste Collection Authorities. This is part of Local Governments plans to remove bio-degradable waste from Landfill, and part of compulsory food waste collections that must be undertaken by Waste Collection Authorities from 1st April 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d544
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068967-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commissioning.support@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEVERN TRENT GREEN POWER

Further Information

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