Tender

Commercial Food Waste Collection and Recovery Service

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 16:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council is seeking tenders for a Commercial Food Waste Collection and Recovery Service, with a focus on the collection and treatment of food waste from various commercial and educational establishments within the city. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically waste disposal and treatment, with the process currently at the tender stage. The procurement method is open, allowing for broad competition. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 11th March 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 18th March 2026. The contract, valued at £230,000, is expected to commence on 11th May 2026 and run through 4th March 2028.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management and recovery, particularly those experienced in handling commercial and municipal waste. Firms with strong capabilities in quality service delivery, competitive pricing, and a demonstrated commitment to social value are well-suited to compete for this project. Given the known demand for sustainable waste practices, companies bidding for this contract could not only secure significant work but also enhance their market reputation and expand their service offerings in this growing industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commercial Food Waste Collection and Recovery Service

Notice Description

Provide for the collection and treatment of food waste ("Contract Waste") from commercial sources (businesses, educational establishments and municipal buildings) located within the City.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012100-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 4 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2027-11-22

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kerry Coplestone
Contact Email
kerry.coplestone@doncaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1302737412

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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