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title: "Provision of a North East Regional Waste Needs Assessment"
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# Provision of a North East Regional Waste Needs Assessment

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7cc1295a-70b5-4e04-a754-018df7b4533e

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## Summary

Gateshead Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of a North East Regional Waste Needs Assessment," a contract valued at £93,688. The procurement was undertaken using an open procedure, classified under consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy, with additional emphasis on waste analysis services. The project, scheduled from 1st May to 30th November 2025, involves several local councils in the North East of England, including Durham, Newcastle, and Sunderland, among others. The tender period ended on 24th March 2025, and the successful supplier was AECOM LIMITED, a large-scale company known for participation in projects of this nature.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses excelling in consultancy services related to waste management and environmental planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) particularly stand a high chance of competing successfully due to the inclusive procurement suitability criteria set by the council. Firms with innovative solutions in waste analysis and consultancy are well-suited to contribute towards the regional waste management strategies aligned with the local authorities' sustainability goals. The collaboration with multiple local authorities highlights the potential for establishing long-term service relationships and gaining broader exposure in the public sector market.

## Notice

Gateshead Council (the Council) is procuring a contract for a Waste Needs Assessment on behalf of a number of other local authorities in the North East. The 7 North East waste planning authorities (WPAs) of Durham County Council, Gateshead Council, Newcastle City Council, North Tyneside Council, Northumberland County Council (including Northumberland National Park Authority area), South Tyneside Council and Sunderland City Council wish to appoint consultants to undertake a comprehensive waste needs assessment to inform the preparation and implementation of their Local Plans. To access the tender opportunity go to: https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/935570ad-f70f-4970-ba3b-0be5134dd4c6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,688 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | WHICKHAM SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
- 79723000 - Waste analysis services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/935570ad-f70f-4970-ba3b-0be5134dd4c6
- 20 Feb 2025 at 11:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7a0113f-1f20-4923-b5d8-23ee12e46966
- 25 Oct 2024 at 13:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/396db24e-99ae-4a0f-8e09-c413bdacdf63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/935570ad-f70f-4970-ba3b-0be5134dd4c6
  22nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7a0113f-1f20-4923-b5d8-23ee12e46966
  20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/396db24e-99ae-4a0f-8e09-c413bdacdf63
  25th October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=e7128601-d392-ef11-8130-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
  Link to Market Engagement

## Notice URLs

- https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities

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