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title: "Legal Advice to Support the Waste Public-Private Partnership Contract"
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buyer: "NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Legal Advice to Support the Waste Public-Private Partnership Contract

Buyer: NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6aba7a70-c233-4e57-ada8-cac278832043

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire County Council is seeking legal advice to support the management of the Waste Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Contract related to the Allerton Waste Recovery Park (AWRP). This procurement process is in the Award stage and is valued at £300,000. The tender was awarded to Ashfords LLP, with the contract commencing on 14 March 2022 and ending on 13 March 2024. The AWRP, operational since 1 March 2018, plays a crucial role in the local waste management strategy, processing up to 320,000 tonnes of waste annually in Yorkshire and the Humber, with the tender period having ended on 28 February 2022.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly law firms with expertise in public-private partnerships and waste management legislation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer legal services related to environmental compliance and contractual obligations would be particularly well-suited to future competitions in this area. Firms should be prepared to navigate the evolving landscape of waste strategy and environmental regulations as outlined in the Government's Resources and Waste Strategy.

## Notice

The Supplier is required to provide advice and support on an 'as and when needed' basis to the Council's Waste Team who manage the Allerton Waste Recovery Park (AWRP) PPP Contract and are responsible for discharging numerous contractual obligations each year. Background AWRP is a strategic asset that receives and processes up to 320,000 tonnes of waste each year, and is a key component of the Council's long-term waste and environment strategy. Comprising of a Mechanical Treatment Facility, Anaerobic Digester and Energy from Waste Plant, the site improves recycling capabilities, generates 28MW of electricity and produces 70,000 tonnes of aggregate used in the construction sector. The project is a collaboration between the City of York Council and North Yorkshire County Council. AWRP has been operational since 1 March 2018. The Government published its Resources and Waste Strategy for England in December 2018 which sets out how the Government will preserve material resources by minimising waste, promoting resource efficiency, and moving towards a circular economy in England. This was followed up by three consultations in 2019 and a fourth in 2020: * Consistency in Household and Business Recycling Collections. * Reforming the UK Packaging Producer Responsibility System. * Introducing a Deposit Return Scheme. * Consultation on the Waste Management Plan. The Strategy and subsequent consultations could have a potentially significant impact on the PPP Contract and the operations at AWRP. The Council is seeking support from the Supplier about how best to navigate these reforms and undertake required changes to the PPP Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e33c37f-2820-4a9c-b110-a0f0db8fb39e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2022 - 13 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHFORDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2022 at 17:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e33c37f-2820-4a9c-b110-a0f0db8fb39e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e33c37f-2820-4a9c-b110-a0f0db8fb39e
  16th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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