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title: "Receipt and Treatment of Food Waste"
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# Receipt and Treatment of Food Waste

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fdc98e0-2ca3-478f-b5a8-4b9acf295bf4

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Receipt and Treatment of Food Waste" under the industry category of refuse and waste related services (CPV 90500000). The appointed supplier, BIOGEN (UK) LIMITED, will handle the waste collection, including a new weekly food waste collection service for households and commercial waste customers as per the Environment Act 2021. The contract, valued at GBP 645,000, runs from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2034, with services being delivered within the MK42 9AP postal code area. The procurement method utilised was VEAT, with the tender period ending on 14 October 2024, and the award published on 18 November 2024.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses particularly within the waste management sector. SMEs are especially encouraged to compete in such tenders. The introduction of a separate food waste collection service is likely to increase demand for specialist waste treatment services, creating a niche for businesses skilled in this area. Companies with experience in environmental compliance and innovation in waste disposal will find this an excellent opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish long-term contracts with local councils.

## Notice

The Council has a statutory duty to collect and arrange for the receipt and disposal of household waste and other waste arising within Bedford Borough. This includes domestic waste collected direct from householders at the kerbside and waste taken to its Household Waste Recycling Centre. To comply with the requirements of the Environment Act 2021 the council will introduce a weekly Food Waste collection service for households across the borough, and it also intends to offer a separate Food Waste collection service to the Council's commercial waste customers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fb106fd-233b-4ba5-8e08-0f66802c1fb8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - VEAT |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £645,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £645,000 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIOGEN (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fb106fd-233b-4ba5-8e08-0f66802c1fb8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fb106fd-233b-4ba5-8e08-0f66802c1fb8
  18th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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