--- title: "Commercial waste & recycling service opportunity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5aa312ef-7c6d-41f7-af1a-4219ac440b76" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5aa312ef-7c6d-41f7-af1a-4219ac440b76" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5aa312ef-7c6d-41f7-af1a-4219ac440b76.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5aa312ef-7c6d-41f7-af1a-4219ac440b76.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-19" --- # Commercial waste & recycling service opportunity Buyer: LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5aa312ef-7c6d-41f7-af1a-4219ac440b76 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5aa312ef-7c6d-41f7-af1a-4219ac440b76) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5aa312ef-7c6d-41f7-af1a-4219ac440b76.json) ## Summary Lichfield District Council is in the planning stage of a tender for a "Commercial waste & recycling service opportunity" in the West Midlands, UK. This procurement, classified under CPV code 90500000 for refuse and waste-related services, offers a significant opportunity for suppliers to engage with the council's established customer base of over 800 businesses and organisations. The engagement end date is set for 18th March 2025, and interested parties are encouraged to contact the council’s procurement team for further information. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the waste management sector. Companies can leverage the established customer base and strategic location to introduce commercial food waste collection services and expand recycling options, catering to local business needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for this tender, which offers potential for long-term contracts and sustained revenue streams. Ensuring compliance with Lichfield District Council’s procurement contact protocols will be vital for all interested contenders. ## Notice Commercial waste & recycling service opportunity in Lichfield District We are offering an excellent opportunity for commercial waste service providers to acquire an established customer base in Lichfield District, an economically thriving area with city centre and business park opportunities. Overview * Established customer base: Immediate access to over 800 local businesses and organisations that rely on our trade waste and recycling collection services. * Customer location: Customers across Lichfield District and border areas including Tamworth Borough. * Expansion potential: Significant untapped demand for a commercial food waste and enhanced trade waste management offering. * Strategic location: Lichfield District is a growing area with a strong business community and great links to Birmingham, Walsall, Derbyshire and the north of Staffordshire, making it a perfect spot for scaling operations and capturing additional market share. The growth potential * Upsell opportunities: Introduce a commercial food waste collection service to our customer base. * Cross-sell services: Expand your portfolio of recycling options and offer bespoke waste management plans to meet local business needs. * Long-term contracts: Build on our well-established customer relationships and secure long-term contracts for ongoing revenue. For more information please contact Procurement@lichfielddc.gov.uk ONLY. Please do not make contact with any other department at the Council at this stage. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3b09ec6-484a-498a-9147-6afcad4fc02e | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | LICHFIELD | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS13 6YX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Lichfield | | Electoral ward | Stowe | | Westminster constituency | Lichfield | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services ## Release History - 19 Feb 2025 at 15:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3b09ec6-484a-498a-9147-6afcad4fc02e - 18 Feb 2025 at 14:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3b09ec6-484a-498a-9147-6afcad4fc02e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3b09ec6-484a-498a-9147-6afcad4fc02e 19th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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