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title: "Collection and Disposal of Commercial Food Waste"
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# Collection and Disposal of Commercial Food Waste

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0970b652-1e70-4c68-93c5-1137b8de60ce

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## Summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council recently completed a procurement process for the collection and disposal of commercial food waste, in compliance with new UK food waste legislation effective from 31st March 2025. The tender was facilitated through the ESPO framework agreement 379, specifically targeting waste and recycling services, and resulted in the award to Keenan Recycling Limited, based in Glasgow. The contract, valued at £219,000, covers services within the Yorkshire and the Humber region and is set for a three-year term from 30th June 2025 to 29th June 2028. The procurement method involved a specific procedure under a framework agreement, concluded with the tender stage including an award notification dated 25th June 2025.

This contract provides significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialised in waste management and recycling services within the UK, especially SMEs, as highlighted by its suitability designation. Collaborating with a council like Barnsley could pave the way for further engagements in public sector tenders, leveraging the expertise in legislative compliance required by the new commercial food waste regulations. Businesses adept at providing efficient, scalable solutions for refuse services would stand well-positioned to benefit and drive growth in this regulated sector.

## Notice

In line with new commercial food waste legislation that came into force in the UK on 31st March 2025, Barnsley Council are seeking to appoint a Service Provider via the ESPO framework agreement 379: Waste and Recycling Collection and Disposal Services lot 4 to deliver food waste recycling collection and disposal services to its customers within the Barnsley district.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/606233ce-0d06-4539-a85c-009b0894a8dd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £219,000 |
| 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEENAN RECYCLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2025 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/606233ce-0d06-4539-a85c-009b0894a8dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/606233ce-0d06-4539-a85c-009b0894a8dd
  25th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk

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