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Waste options appraisal and strategy

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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ContractTermination

06 Feb 2026 at 15:12

Award

22 Jan 2026 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council is managing a procurement process titled "Waste options appraisal and strategy," which falls under the industry category of Research and Development services. This initiative is focused on appraising waste infrastructure options and providing a waste strategy document to the councils of North Yorkshire and the City of York. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract awarded to The Waste and Resources Action Programme, a large VCSE supplier, operating within the United Kingdom. Initially started with a "direct" procurement method below threshold, the contract was signed on 5 January 2026, and the implementation is set from 16 January 2026 until 16 January 2027, with a contract value reaching £96,000 gross.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management and strategic consultancy, particularly those experienced in delivering comprehensive feasibility studies and strategic documents. Companies that are well-positioned to optimise or innovate in the field of sustainable waste management will find this project a promising avenue for growth. As the procurement was awarded without competition owing to the specific expertise required, future openings may suit niche service providers in environmental strategy and waste management sectors who can demonstrate significant expertise in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Waste options appraisal and strategy

Notice Description

A feasibility study appraising the waste infrastructure options and investment needed to deliver the waste service across the North Yorkshire and City of York areas. Preparation of a Waste Strategy document provided to North Yorkshire and City of York Councils by July 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060cac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011053-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 16 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE WASTE AND RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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