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The Mercian Trust Waste Management Services

The Mercian Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2026 at 15:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

15 Apr 2026 at 15:29

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 15:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mercian Trust, based in Walsall, procured waste management services for its schools and other sites across England. The requirement covers collection and disposal of all specified waste streams, with practical improvements to reduce material sent to landfill, increase recycling facilities and improve the segregation of food and other waste. The service also includes keeping sites tidy after collections, responding to reactive service requests, and managing waste safely in accordance with relevant legislation, including COSHH requirements. The procurement is for services in the refuse collection, disposal and recycling sector, including refuse and waste-related services. The Trust is the buyer, with Crescent Purchasing Limited providing procurement consultancy and process support.

This procurement has been awarded following an open procedure. One lot was evaluated on an equal 50% quality and 50% price basis. Four bids reached the final stage, and the award was made to SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd on 16 February 2026 for £250,042.80 gross. The contract was signed on 9 April 2026 and runs from 25 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with a possible maximum extension date of 31 March 2031. The contract value is £250,042.80 gross. The arrangement allows the addition of a new school and provides for renewal by mutual agreement of performance. Participation required a completed Selection Questionnaire and evidence of business quality standards, accreditations and relevant experience. The opportunity was suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This award demonstrates demand from The Mercian Trust for an integrated, multi-site waste service covering scheduled collections, disposal, recycling and food-waste segregation across England. A credible future competitor would need operational capacity to service multiple schools reliably, manage all agreed waste streams and provide both planned and reactive collections. Evidence of business quality standards, relevant accreditations and comparable experience would be important, alongside robust health and safety management and compliance with COSHH and other applicable legislation. Suppliers should be able to leave sites clean and tidy, respond to service requests in line with the Service Manager’s instructions, and report performance against collection schedules, on-site service, reactive response, safety and legal compliance requirements. The existing award was won by a large specialist waste and recovery company after four final-stage bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Mercian Trust Waste Management Services

Notice Description

The successful bidder will provide a service that meets the Trust's current waste management requirements and offer options on how, during the contract period, The Trust can minimise material waste being sent to landfill, increase recycling facilities, and improve the segregation of disposal of waste such as food.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074902-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£250,042 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£250,042 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20267 months ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 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
The Mercian Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 2PG
Postcode Area
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
Paddock
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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