Planning

Waste Management

OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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PlanningUpdate

21 May 2026 at 09:24

Planning

19 May 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Waste Management," with updates dated 21st May 2026. This contract falls under the industry category of refuse and waste-related services, located in the United Kingdom, and is expected to commence on 1st October 2026, ending by 30th September 2029. The process is classified as a selective procurement method with the awarding conducted under a framework agreement. The contract's total value is £3,036,425.94, with a net amount of £2,530,627.95, and it emphasizes supporting waste minimisation and recycling in line with the NHS Clinical Waste Strategy 2023. The procurement seeks to include a comprehensive range of waste management activities, covering diverse waste streams and supporting circular economy principles.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in waste management and environmental services, to expand their operations and establish stronger ties with public sector clients. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE) are considered suitable for this contract, encouraging a wider range of entities to participate. Businesses focusing on innovative waste treatment and recycling solutions that align with sustainable practices and the NHS's strategic goals could find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth and diversification.

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Notice Title

Waste Management

Notice Description

Provision waste service covering the collection, transport, treatment, recycling, recovery, and disposal of a full range of waste streams across Contracting Authority sites. This includes, but is not limited to, commercial and household waste, recycling streams, food waste, WEEE, offensive waste, confidential waste, textiles, construction and bulky waste, metals, plastics, chemicals, batteries, aerosols, lighting, and clinical & pharmaceutical-related waste. Services must support waste minimisation, maximise recycling and recovery, and align with NHS Clinical Waste Strategy 2023 and circular economy principles, avoiding landfill and reducing reliance on incineration

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046847-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£2,530,627 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 4XN
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Littlemore
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

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