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The collection & disposal of General Waste & Recycling (including Food Waste)

Cumberland Council

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06 Mar 2026 at 14:49

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27 Nov 2025 at 15:53

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Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 14:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has conducted a procurement process for the collection and disposal of general waste and recycling, including food waste, from corporate properties across Cumberland. These properties include residential care homes, day care centres, office sites, and children’s centres. The process followed an open procedure and has reached the award stage, with Cumbria Waste Management Ltd. selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at approximately £350,142, begins on 1st April 2026 and runs through until 31st March 2029, with waste services classified under the refuse and waste-related services category. This process was initiated in November 2025, and after subsequent tender updates, the contract award was finalised in March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in waste management and recycling sectors, particularly those with expertise in servicing public authority contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can capitalise on the open procurement method to expand their service offerings and increase their market presence. The contract supports businesses committed to quality, price competitiveness, and enhancing social value. This openness to diverse business communities, including those encouraging workforce diversity across ethnicity, disability, and other backgrounds, fosters an inclusive environment where different enterprises can thrive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The collection & disposal of General Waste & Recycling (including Food Waste)

Notice Description

Cumberland Council (the Council) requires Service Providers to deliver the service for the removal and disposal of general waste, recyclable materials and confidential waste from corporate properties (Sites) in Cumberland, such as:- * Residential Care homes and Day Care Centres (run by the Council's in-house provider, Cumbria Care) * Office sites * Library and Registration Services * Children's Centres

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020501-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£291,785 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 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
Cumberland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUMBRIA WASTE MANAGEMENT LTD.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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