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title: "Purchase of 2 food waste containers"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Purchase of 2 food waste containers

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00edacf7-8754-4c84-8024-860dca8c5b75

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Leicestershire County Council focused on the purchase of two food waste containers. This contract, valued at £13,310, falls within the industry category of waste and rubbish containers and bins. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, which is beneficial for transparency and competition. The buying organisation is located in Leicester, England, and the items will be delivered to the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The award phase has been reached, indicating that the process has been completed, and the contract is active with a start date of 9th June 2025, running until 8th December 2025. This tender was under the NEPO224 framework, relevant for HGV, specialist vehicles, and waste supplies, with the aim of providing containers to facilitate food waste transfer by collection authorities.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in producing waste and rubbish containers. Companies like Skip Units Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Derby, have been awarded the contract, highlighting the market's openness to SMEs and the potential for future bidding on similar projects. Businesses that specialise in supplying waste solutions and have the capability to meet regional delivery requirements would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Moreover, organisations aligned with social values, such as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, may find favourable conditions for participation due to the suitability criteria that favour VCSE entities.

## Notice

Purchase of 2 x food waste skips from the NEPO224 framework Purchase of HGV, Specialist Vehicles, & Waste Supplies. Containers for interim transfer of food waste by collection authorities rather than time intensive trips direct to the end destination.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b7a1cfa-4afe-4ad5-8c3e-0874224b0d2e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2025 - 8 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,310 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKIP UNITS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2025 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b7a1cfa-4afe-4ad5-8c3e-0874224b0d2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b7a1cfa-4afe-4ad5-8c3e-0874224b0d2e
  6th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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