This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Sep 2025 at 01:00

Tender

10 Apr 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process managed by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) entails a comprehensive recycling and waste management service for the Scottish Parliament Premises in Edinburgh, under the main procurement category of services. The tender, titled "Recycling and Waste Management Services," follows an open procurement method and has moved to the award stage. As of 16 September 2025, the awarded contract is valued at £214,662 and is expected to span four years with a possible two-year extension. Important dates include the initial tender announcement in April 2025 and the contract signed on 11 September 2025. The service covers multiple waste streams within the UKM75 region and adheres to all relevant legislation, with performance tied to SPCB's environmental goals.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth to businesses specialising in environmental and waste management sectors. The process favours companies capable of providing fully managed, segregated recycling services and those skilled at navigating public-sector procurement procedures. SMEs like Change Waste Recycling, which secured the contract, demonstrated success, indicating that businesses with robust environmental compliance, excellent service delivery, and a focus on sustainability could compete effectively. To engage with such opportunities, businesses should ensure certification to standards such as ISO14001 and ISO45001 and exhibit a strong credit rating, as financial stability and operational competence are key evaluation criteria.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Recycling and Waste Management Services

Notice Description

This is an award notice. The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires the awarded Contractor to provide a comprehensive fully managed recycling and waste management service for the Scottish Parliament Premises for segregrated waste streams.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an award notice. The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a contractor to provide a fully managed segregated recycling and waste service. The contractor will collect multiple segregated recyclate/waste streams to be recycled or treated in line with all relevant legislation and supporting SPCB environmental targets. Contractors must provide suitable receptacles for bulk storage of material awaiting collection. The segregated waste streams are: General Waste, Food Waste, Recycled Waste, Glass, Confidential Paper, Ad Hoc Waste.

Renewal: Up to 24 month extensions at the discretion of the SPCB.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000786059
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539297
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£214,662 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2031

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Change Waste Recycling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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