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04 Mar 2026 at 12:23

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30 Jan 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has recently awarded a contract for the "Co-mingled Garden and Food Waste Processing Trial" under the procurement method of direct contract, which is below the competitive threshold. This procurement falls under the services category, particularly related to refuse and waste services, and targets the Wetherby and Collingham areas. The procurement process initiated as a tender was completed, with the award active as of 4th March 2026. The contract period spans from 16th February 2026 to 15th April 2027, allowing options for extension as needed. The contract is valued at £200,000 GBP, facilitating information gathering to support a potential City Wide service adoption in Leeds. The initiative is designed as a trial to evaluate waste processing systems to gather crucial data for future procurement strategies.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management services, particularly SMEs, given its relevance to refuse and environmental services. Allium Helmsley Limited, an SME, has been awarded the contract, indicating an openness to smaller entities with expertise in waste recovery and processing. Companies skilled in providing innovative solutions for waste management and environmental conservation could find promising opportunities to engage in similar tenders or future expansions of this service area in Leeds. Additionally, enterprises focusing on sustainable practices and community engagement regarding waste disposal will be well-positioned to contribute to the evolving landscape of waste management services driven by local councils. This approach by Leeds City Council could pave the way for ongoing collaborations with businesses adept at adapting to new waste collection systems and environmental service demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Co-mingled Garden and Food Waste Processing Trial

Notice Description

Acceptance, haulage and processing of co-mingled garden and food waste collected at the kerbside by Leeds City Council in the Wetherby and Collingham areas.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06131f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019422-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Apr 2027 1-2 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
Leeds City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Allium Helmsley Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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