Planning

MBC1662 Food Waste Collection Service

MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Apr 2026 at 14:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Melton Borough Council is currently in the planning stages of a procurement process for the "MBC1662 Food Waste Collection Service", aimed at enhancing food waste collection services starting from April 2028. This procurement falls under the "Refuse and waste related services" category in the United Kingdom, specifically within the region of UKF22. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage in this soft market testing exercise by completing a questionnaire by 12 noon on 13 May 2026, with the option to attend an in-person session on 26 May 2026. This initiative follows the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' (DEFRA) Simpler Recycling reform under the Environment Act 2021, requiring weekly food waste collections for all households. Although the procurement process is in its planning phase, a Supplier Event is being organised, with further details available upon questionnaire completion, signalling potential subsequent tender opportunities.

This procurement presents significant business growth prospects, particularly for service providers specialising in waste management and environmental services. Firms that can offer innovative waste collection solutions aligned with DEFRA's mandates are well-placed to compete. Melton Borough Council is open to exploring various approaches, allowing suppliers to influence the structure of the final service provision, thereby fostering a landscape of opportunity for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) inclined towards sustainable practices. The chance to contribute to a crucial public service can set precedence for future contracts and partnerships, enhancing business portfolios within this essential industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MBC1662 Food Waste Collection Service

Notice Description

The Council would like to hear from relevant service providers in relation to food waste collection services provision from April 2028 onwards. The Council is open to how this new provision could be delivered. The indicative specification is formed from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' (DEFRA) Simpler Recycling reform, which mandated in legislation (Environment Act 2021) that waste collection authorities (WCA) will be required to provide weekly food waste collections to all households. Melton Borough Council is a waste collection authority and therefore must comply with DEFRAs requirements. DEFRA have not officially advised on consequences to local authorities if they do not provide weekly food waste collections to households. It should be noted that this is a revised project following the Councils decision to delay implementation until April 2028. This soft market testing opportunity will assist the Council in developing the final requirements. Suppliers interested in taking part in this market engagement opportunity are requested to respond to the questionnaire located on the ProContract e-procurement portal. The deadline for submissions of this questionnaire is 12 noon Wednesday 13th May 2026. A Supplier event is also planned as part of this process; details of how to attend this event can also be found within the questionnaire documentation. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=45626440-0e38-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21

Planning Information

A soft market testing questionnaire has been issued for completion by interested suppliers with a deadline of 12 noon 13th May 2026. Following this suppliers can also opt to attend an in person session with the Council on 26th May 2026 to further discuss and explore service options. Suppliers are welcome to view and submit a response to the questionnaire through the below link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=45626440-0e38-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 Any questions must be raised through the ProContract e-procurement portal. Questions raised outside of this platform will not be responded to. This is not a call to competition and there is no guarantee of any tender process following this market engagement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06823b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033876-2026
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
SME
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
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2032 4-5 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
MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MELTON MOWBRAY
Postcode
LE13 1GH
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
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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