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Co-mingled Garden and Food Waste Processing Trial

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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30 Jan 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Leeds City Council, pertains to a trial for the "Co-mingled Garden and Food Waste Processing". This project involves the acceptance, haulage, and processing of garden and food waste collected kerbside in the Wetherby and Collingham areas. The industry category falls under "services", specifically "Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services". Currently, the tender is in the award stage, with the awarded supplier being Allium Helmsley Limited. The trial period is set to commence on 16th February 2026 and continue until 15th April 2027, with potential extensions based on data needs. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, aimed below-threshold and executed without competition, reflecting its nature as a trial for information gathering.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in waste management and environmental services. Due to its focus on waste processing from kerbside collections, businesses with capabilities in logistics, waste management, and sustainable practices are well-positioned. It serves as a strategic entry point for SMEs looking to expand their operations or establish a foothold in public sector contracts with sub-central governments. Businesses that succeed in this trial could potentially influence the service's expansion to a city-wide level, thereby gaining more extensive contractual opportunities.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06131f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008516-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katie King
Contact Email
katie.king@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
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

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