This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Jul 2026 at 10:21

Planning

12 Jan 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by St Helens Council, in collaboration with the Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority and its partner districts, including Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, and Halton Councils, is focused on providing a Garden Waste Disposal Service for the Liverpool City Region. This tender falls under the industry category of refuse and waste-related services. The main procurement category is services, and it is carried out using an open procedure. Businesses interested in this tender must submit their bids by the deadline of 31st July 2026 at 12:00 PM, with an enquiry period ending on 24th July 2026. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st January 2027, with an initial duration until 31st December 2030, and possible extensions up to the end of 2032, encompassing locations across the UKD7 region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and composting services, providing a gross value of £4,280,000. Companies equipped to handle year-round recycling service requirements, flexible scheduling, and varying waste collection frequencies are well-positioned to benefit. The opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the project’s specified suitability criteria. This contract can significantly boost business growth by offering long-term engagement, and businesses with a keen focus on quality and lifecycle cost efficiency will have a competitive edge due to the tender's award criteria balanced between quality and cost.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Garden Waste Disposal Service for the Liverpool City Region

Notice Description

St Helens Council working with Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) and its partner districts - Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral and Halton Councils wish to tender for the composting and treatment of garden waste from established recycling services across the Liverpool City Region. Collection frequencies and collection dates throughout the year vary from Council to Council and are subject to change. Therefore, this service is required year-round.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions applicable to the contract. These are outlined in the tender package - DN819061

Planning Information

The council are looking for information around this project that is suitable to the local area. The project can be found on the chest platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062682-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£4,280,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,280,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-07-03

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

SEFTON COUNCIL

WIRRAL COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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