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title: "Provision of Cumbria Master Composter Volunteer Scheme"
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# Provision of Cumbria Master Composter Volunteer Scheme

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57abd670-c2d8-477d-b70d-40237a57e7bf

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## Summary

Cumberland Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Cumbria Master Composter Volunteer Scheme" aimed at promoting composting to reduce household waste in Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness. The contract has been awarded to Garden Organic with a value of £225,000, covering the period from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2027. The scheme falls under the Environmental Services category (CPV: 90700000) and is relevant to both the SMEs and the VCSE sector. The open procedure method was used, and the procurement focused on creating a volunteer scheme to enhance household composting efforts in England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental services industry, specifically those with expertise in waste reduction and community volunteer programmes. SMEs and third sector organisations are particularly well-suited to compete, given the project's focus on community engagement and sustainability practices. The successful implementation of the scheme could lead to further contracts and partnerships with local councils, providing a sustainable income stream and enhancing business portfolios in the growing environmental services sector.

## Notice

Cumberland Council is responsible for the disposal of around 245,000 tonnes of household waste collected by Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness councils. Both Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness councils have a statutory duty to manage this waste following the waste hierarchy of maximising waste reduction, reuse and recycling, including composting as a priority order before waste disposal. Waste reduction including food waste reduction and composting of food and garden waste are therefore priorities The purpose of this tender is to appoint a contractor to develop and deliver a Compost Volunteer Scheme to support the delivery of The Councils' waste reduction programme. The aim of the scheme is to encourage householders to compost their food and garden waste thereby reducing the amount of biodegradable waste needing collection and treatment through the Council's waste treatment plants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf20579c-5e82-4b4b-bd88-adfbefe2f3a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| 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 | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GARDEN ORGANIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2024 at 23:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf20579c-5e82-4b4b-bd88-adfbefe2f3a4
- 26 Jul 2024 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45792516-12c4-4356-841c-d2f495a12686

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf20579c-5e82-4b4b-bd88-adfbefe2f3a4
  22nd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45792516-12c4-4356-841c-d2f495a12686
  26th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0f1cff05-8e4a-ef11-812d-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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