Planning

Treatment and Disposal of Household Garden Waste for St Helens Council - EOI

ST HELENS COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Jan 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Council has initiated a procurement process in the planning stage, seeking expressions of interest for the treatment and disposal of household garden waste. As a public authority in the sub-central government category, St Helens Council aims to engage with local operators to inform this project. The tender is categorised under refuse and waste-related services, with operations based in the UK, specifically in the region of UKD7. Key dates include a due date for market engagement responses set for 9th February 2026. The procurement process aligns with the UKPGA legal framework, and interested parties can find detailed information and questions related to this project on the Chest platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in waste management and related services, with a focus on local SMEs due to the suitability criteria prioritising such enterprises. The contract period is anticipated to begin on 1st December 2026, running until 1st December 2029, with potential for renewal until 2031. Companies specialising in efficient refuse and waste services, especially those with sustainable practices, would find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in this procurement allows businesses to expand their operations within the UK public sector, contributing to local environmental management initiatives led by St Helens Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Treatment and Disposal of Household Garden Waste for St Helens Council - EOI

Notice Description

Treatment and Disposal of Household Garden Waste for St Helens Council - Expression of Interest. The council are looking to obtain information from local operators around this project, questions are detailed in the EOI document which can be found on the chest platform.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002299-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 1 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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