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VEAT Notice Waste, Recycling, Street Cleansing and Parks and Open Spaces Services

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Jan 2026 at 19:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Watford Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "VEAT Notice Waste, Recycling, Street Cleansing and Parks and Open Spaces Services" to VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES GROUP (UK) LIMITED. This contract relates to the industry category of refuse and waste-related services and will serve the Watford locality in the UK. The procurement process has reached the 'Award' stage as of 14th January 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2028, with a completion date of 30th June 2034. The procurement method used was a direct award in alignment with the 2015 Public Contract Regulations, particularly Regulation 72. A provisional signature date is scheduled for 31st March 2026.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses in the waste management sector, especially those with expertise in integrated waste management and environmental services. Large-scale service providers that can effectively manage comprehensive waste and recycling programmes, alongside street and park services, would find this contract particularly beneficial. The extension contract, valued at up to £59.4 million, provides a stable, long-term opportunity for business growth in a market impacted by regulatory changes and local government reorganisation. Businesses with experience in navigating complex public contracts and adapting to legislative changes in environmental policies are well-suited to undertake such substantial public service commitments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VEAT Notice Waste, Recycling, Street Cleansing and Parks and Open Spaces Services

Notice Description

Watford Borough Council ('the Council) intends to extend the contract with Veolia (ES) UK Limited for the provision of waste, recycling, streets and parks and open spaces services in Watford and with relevant support and supporting services such as call-centre, vehicle fleet management and maintenance and depot. The maximum potential total of PS59.4 million (6 years) and would commence on 1 July 2028 when the current contracts ends (on 30 June 2028) with a break clause at year 4 on 12 months' notice. The existing contract falls under the 2015 Public Contract Regulations. Therefore any decision on extension needs to take account of those set out in Regulation 72 of the PCR's. The proposed extension would fall within the provisions of Regulation 72(c)where all of the following conditions are fulfilled:-- (i)the need for modification has been brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen; (ii)the modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract; (iii)any increase in price does not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract or framework agreement. Local Government Reorganisation means that it would not be appropriate to go out to tender to reprocure this service, for a number of reasons: *Waste Collection Authority and Waste Disposal Authority functions will become a combined function under new unitary responsibilities requiring a full system redesign for future service delivery by a successor authority *Harmonisation of service standards across former district and borough footprints to new Unitary Authority Footprints and the method of collection will need to be determined by a successor authority *Consideration of the wider waste infrastructure such as fleet, depots and transfer stations required under new administrative boundaries *There are a mixture of in house and outsourced services and different contract end dates and a need to align decisions on service delivery models and contract expiry dates. *It will require significant officer resource to re procure and broadly has a 3 year procurement timeline requiring external resource and would be compromised by the LGR transitional period and would not be cost effective to procure at this time. Further to this new Waste and Recycling Legislation and Policy is being implemented which is disrupting the wider waste and recycling sector and includes Simpler Recycling, the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), Emissions Trading Scheme and target from the Government to recycle 65% of Municipal waste by 2035 through the provisions set out in the Environment Act 2021. This is creating an uncertain commercial market impacting procurement. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1001895185

Procurement Information

The existing contract falls under the 2015 Public Contract Regulations. Therefore any decision on extension needs to take account of those set out in Regulation 72 of the PCR's. The proposed extension would fall within the provisions of Regulation 72(c)where all of the following conditions are fulfilled:-- (i)the need for modification has been brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen; (ii)the modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract; (iii)any increase in price does not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract or framework agreement. Local Government Reorganisation creates a task to contracting local authorities to determine on the basis of the best value and any existing risk, the best solutions in respect of the existing complex high value contracts that may merge or consolidate in future arrangements. This is to allow a smooth transition in re-organisation and post-reorganisation period whereby a longer period is required to achieve stability and sustainability of service delivery. Local Government Reorganisation means that it would not be appropriate to go out to tender to reprocure this service, for a number of reasons: *Waste Collection Authority and Waste Disposal Authority functions will become a combined function under new unitary responsibilities requiring a full system redesign for future service delivery by a successor authority *Harmonisation of service standards across former district and borough footprints to new Unitary Authority Footprints and the method of collection will need to be determined by a successor authority *Consideration of the wider waste infrastructure such as fleet, depots and transfer stations required under new administrative boundaries *There are a mixture of in house and outsourced services and different contract end dates and a need to align decisions on service delivery models and contract expiry dates. *It will require significant officer resource to re procure and broadly has a 3 year procurement timeline requiring external resource and would be compromised by the LGR transitional period and would not be cost effective to procure at this time. Further to this new Waste and Recycling Legislation and Policy is being implemented which is disrupting the wider waste and recycling sector and includes Simpler Recycling, the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), Emissions Trading Scheme and target from the Government to recycle 65% of Municipal waste by 2035 through the provisions set out in the Environment Act 2021. This is creating an uncertain commercial market impacting procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06062a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003290-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£59,400,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2028 - 30 Jun 2034 Over 5 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
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
anita.awuku@watford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01923278345

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES GROUP (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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