Planning

Waste Collection and Street Cleansing Arrangements in West Northamptonshire

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Feb 2026 at 16:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Waste Collection and Street Cleansing Arrangements in West Northamptonshire." This procurement process, initiated via a tender, focuses on services related to refuse collection within the region identified as UKF24 in the United Kingdom. The Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform its review of service options beyond May 2028, with the current contractual arrangements set to expire by then. Key deadlines include the submission of expressions of interest and the completion of a market engagement questionnaire by 12 March 2026, while a future notice is expected by 1 October 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for waste management and street cleansing companies to establish long-term partnerships with West Northamptonshire Council. The service provision, which spans a decade starting from 2028, is above threshold and invites innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and sustainability within public refuse collection services. Businesses specialising in waste collection services are well-suited to compete, especially those able to offer novel approaches to managing household waste and recycling as outlined in the legal framework provided under the UKPGA 2023/54. This engagement could pave the way for future business growth in public sector service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waste Collection and Street Cleansing Arrangements in West Northamptonshire

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council has statutory duties relating to the collection and disposal of household waste and recycling and for keeping public land clear of litter and refuse. The current contractual arrangements are due to end in May 2028 and therefore the Council is currently reviewing its options for service provision from 2028 and is looking to have a very early engagement with the market which we hope will help inform the review and the recommendations that are made to the Council's Cabinet over the coming months.

Planning Information

To express your interest and support us with this market exercise please send an email to Waste.procurements@westnorthants.gov.uk or daryl.read@westnorthants.gov.uk and we will provide a copy of our questionnaire by return. By completing the questionnaire, your organisation will help inform the review and the recommendations that are made to the Council's Cabinet. Responses to the questionnaire will not be evaluated and participation in this process will not impact your ability to engage with the future tender opportunity. Due to the specialities within this procurement process it may be possible we will conduct a second phase of this PME. Either way your details will also be kept on file and you will be notified of any procurement which relates to these services. Please insert your answers within this word document (you are able to edit the space within the table for your answer) and return by 1600hrs 12 March 2026 via e-mail to Waste.procurements@westnorthants.gov.uk Thank you in advance for the information you provide and your engagement in this pre-procurement exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017580-2026
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

90511000 - Refuse collection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20268 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2038 Over 5 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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