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Kerbside collection, Street cleaning, Management of HWRCs and HWRC transport - Addition of statutory food waste collection service

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

06 Feb 2026 at 12:54

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process has been initiated by Rutland County Council to enhance waste management services, specifically by including a statutory food waste collection service. This service addition forms part of an amendment to an existing contract, which was driven by new statutory requirements under the Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2024. These regulations mandate a consistent nationwide approach to waste separation, introduced via the Environment Act 2021. The modification applies to the contract during the period from 30th March 2026 to 31st March 2028. The procurement process at this stage is in the "award" phase, where Biffa Environmental Municipal Services Limited has been identified as the supplier, utilising a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the statutory nature of the changes.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in refuse and waste-related services, particularly those capable of efficiently managing household food waste collections. The business environment within Rutland offers a substantial opportunity for companies adept at adapting to regulatory changes and scaling operations to meet new statutory requirements. Companies with expertise in logistical solutions, innovative waste management technology, and sustainable environmental services will find this contract particularly advantageous, as there's an increased demand for efficient and compliant waste separation and management services in alignment with the Government's Simpler Recycling Programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kerbside collection, Street cleaning, Management of HWRCs and HWRC transport - Addition of statutory food waste collection service

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MODIFICATION NOTICE, BEING SUBMITTED USING THE VEAT FORM, DUE TO THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE NOT BEING AVAILABLE. Addition of a household food waste collection service to the existing waste contract, including operational changes and associated cost adjustments, in order to comply with new statutory requirements. The service is for the period of 30th March 2026 - 31st March 2028. The Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2024, made under the Environment Act 2021, mandate consistent separation of waste streams, including food waste, from all households in England. These obligations were not in force and could not reasonably be delivered by an alternative supplier, satisfying the conditions of Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Addition of a household food waste collection service to the existing waste contract, including operational changes and associated cost adjustments, in order to comply with new statutory requirements. The contract is being modified to include the food waste collection stream, requiring contract amendments relating to service delivery, vehicles, routing, containers, and treatment arrangements in the county of Rutland.

Procurement Information

This modification is required due to changes in statutory waste policy affecting household collections, specifically the introduction of mandatory separate household food waste collection as part of the Government's Simpler Recycling programme. These requirements are implemented through the Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2024, made under the Environment Act 2021, which establish a consistent national set of recyclable waste streams-including food waste-that must be collected separately from households across England. The Government's Simpler Recycling policy update confirms that all households will be provided with a consistent service including separate food waste collection, forming one of the standardised waste streams local authorities must deliver. To comply with these statutory changes, the authority must introduce a new household food waste collection stream, requiring contract amendments relating to service delivery, vehicles, routing, containers, and treatment arrangements. These obligations were not in force and require delivery of additional services which could not reasonably be delivered by alternative supplier , satisfying the conditions of Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. While the modification leads to an increase in contract value, it is necessitated solely by statutory changes and does not alter the fundamental nature or scope of the original contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064662
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010932-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,221,220 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Angela Culleton
Contact Email
aculleton@rutland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OAKHAM
Postcode
LE15 6HP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Rutland
Electoral Ward
Oakham South
Westminster Constituency
Rutland and Stamford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIFFA ENVIRONMENTAL MUNICIPAL SERVICES

Further Information

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