Planning

General Waste, Food Waste and WEEE Waste

YORK TEACHING HOSPITAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LLP

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Planning

03 Feb 2026 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "General Waste, Food Waste and WEEE Waste" is currently in the planning stage. This process is initiated by York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management LLP, a public authority under sub-central government, headquartered at York Hospital, United Kingdom. The tender focuses on the services industry category, specifically targeting refuse and waste related services, intending to procure integrated and sustainability-focused waste management services across the hospital's estate. This includes domestic waste, food waste, and WEEE waste across various locations such as York, Scarborough, Bridlington, and additional community settings. Interested suppliers are invited to engage in a pre-tender market engagement process, with a deadline set for 3rd March 2026 to express interest. The official procurement procedure is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2026, with a contract period scheduled from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare waste management sector. Companies specializing in innovative, sustainability-led waste solutions that can enhance operational effectiveness and environmental compliance would find this a suitable venture. The successful bidder will collaborate with a significant NHS Trust, providing a stable, long-term partnership with opportunities to innovate and improve waste management practices. Additionally, businesses will gain access to a varied service environment, enhancing their reputation and operational scale. This procurement process offers a platform for firms to contribute to high-quality service delivery while benefiting from the financial security associated with a partnership with a well-established NHS subsidiary.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

General Waste, Food Waste and WEEE Waste

Notice Description

Description York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management LLP (YTHFM), on behalf of York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is pleased to announce a pre tender market engagement opportunity for suppliers interested in partnering with us to deliver integrated, compliant and sustainability led waste management services across our estate. This is a valuable opportunity to work with a major healthcare provider in the region and contribute to the continuous improvement of our waste operations. About the Opportunity This opportunity covers the procurement of waste management services across three specialist Lots: * Lot 1 - Domestic Waste & Dry Mixed Recycling * Lot 2 - Food Waste * Lot 3 - WEEE and Battery Waste The procurement aims to deliver high quality, compliant, and sustainability focused waste services across all Trust sites in York, Scarborough, Bridlington, and the wider network of associated community locations. The successful suppliers will support the Trust in ensuring that waste operations remain safe, efficient, environmentally responsible, and fully aligned with national legislation and NHS sustainability goals, helping us maintain high quality environments for patients, staff, and visitors. The successful supplier will have the opportunity to: Enhance Customer Experience Deliver a high quality, reliable, and efficient waste management service that supports a clean, safe, and positive environment for patients, staff, and visitors across all Trust sites. Drive Innovation Introduce innovative, sustainability led waste solutions, such as improved segregation methods, recycling technologies, and digital tracking,to enhance performance, reduce environmental impact, and increase operational efficiency. Collaborate with the NHS Work in partnership with a leading NHS Trust to support its commitment to safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible waste practices, contributing directly to the wellbeing of the communities we serve. Achieve Financial Success Benefit from a stable, long term partnership with the NHS, with opportunities to deliver value for money services while growing your organisation through efficient, high quality waste management delivery. Partnering with YTHFM offers numerous benefits including: Reputation and Trust Partner with York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (YTHFM)-a trusted, wholly owned NHS subsidiary with an annual turnover of c. PS70M, delivering specialist estates and facilities services across eight hospital sites and community settings. Working with us enhances your credibility within a respected and high performing healthcare environment. Access to a Large and Varied Service Environment Support waste operations across eight hospitals (York, Scarborough, Bridlington, Malton, Selby, Easingwold, and rehabilitation units White Cross Court and Nelsons Court) and multiple community locations. With a workforce of over 1,000 staff, YTHFM manages a broad operational portfolio including waste, cleaning, catering, medical equipment maintenance, and infrastructure. Support and Collaboration Work alongside expert teams who ensure facilities, projects, and contracts are managed efficiently, correctly, on time, and on budget. You'll benefit from our long standing experience, sector expertise, and commitment to continuous improvement. Opportunities for Growth Gain the opportunity to introduce innovative, sustainable waste solutions and grow alongside a large, multi site NHS organisation with significant service demand and a strong commitment to high quality estates and facilities management environment. Engagement process description We invite interested suppliers to participate in this pre-tender market engagement process. This is an excellent opportunity to understand our requirements, share your ideas, and explore potential collaboration. To express your interest and receive further information, please contact me directly at emile.allen1@nhs.net no later than Tuesday 3rd March, 2026.

Planning Information

We invite interested suppliers to participate in this pre-tender market engagement process. This is an excellent opportunity to understand our requirements, share your ideas, and explore potential collaboration. To express your interest and receive further information, please contact me directly at emile.allen1@nhs.net no later than Tuesday 3rd March, 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06155a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009449-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK TEACHING HOSPITAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LLP
Contact Name
Emile Allen
Contact Email
emile.allen1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO31 8HE
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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