--- title: "Management and Processing of Food Waste" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-82acb9c2-77db-45e1-9498-3dde31aecd48" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-82acb9c2-77db-45e1-9498-3dde31aecd48" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-82acb9c2-77db-45e1-9498-3dde31aecd48.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-82acb9c2-77db-45e1-9498-3dde31aecd48.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-06" --- # Management and Processing of Food Waste Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82acb9c2-77db-45e1-9498-3dde31aecd48 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-82acb9c2-77db-45e1-9498-3dde31aecd48) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-82acb9c2-77db-45e1-9498-3dde31aecd48.json) ## Summary Derby City Council is spearheading a procurement initiative titled "Management and Processing of Food Waste," aimed at the refuse and waste services industry. This endeavour is situated in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and is currently at the award stage after initially undergoing the tender process. Key dates include the commencement of food waste collection on 31st March 2026 and the contract initiation on 30th March 2026, with an estimated expiry on 29th March 2028, extendable by three additional years subject to performance. The procurement is conducted using an open procedure above the threshold, with a focus on service delivery within the parameters defined by the Environment Act 2021 and the government's Simpler Recycling policy. This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses ready to expand in the area of waste management and processing, particularly through Anaerobic Digestion. The contract is valued at £900,000, including VAT, for the full five-year potential span, ideally suiting small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of effectively managing a forecasted 4,845 tonnes of food waste annually. With Derby City Council as the contracting authority, this provides a substantial business growth avenue for specialised service providers in waste management, offering a steady workflow and financial stability through public sector partnership. The awarded contract has been actively engaged with Severn Trent Green Power Group Limited, highlighting a significant potential partnership model for other capable businesses within this sector. ## Notice Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for the management and processing of food waste. The Council is due to commence a new service for the separate collection of food waste from households on the 31st March 2026 in line with the requirements of the Environment Act 2021 and the government's Simpler Recycling policy. Around 4,845t tonnes of food waste are forecast to be collected and require processing by Anaerobic Digestion. The initial contract period is TWO (2) years; the contract is estimated to commence 30th March 2026 and expire 29th March 2028. There will be an option to extend the contract for three years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is five years. PS750,000 excluding VAT PS900,000 including VAT Value is based on the full 5 years Any award is subject to internal project and budget approval, The Council reserves the right to not progress to contract award should approval not be given. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb637fa9-f5a0-4a47-a756-8ea935af46b3 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2028 - 30 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £900,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £900,000 | | 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 2FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SEVERN TRENT GREEN POWER GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2026 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb637fa9-f5a0-4a47-a756-8ea935af46b3 - 13 Oct 2025 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c7cd0f1-16e5-4905-ac01-0e3bf5c15d40 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb637fa9-f5a0-4a47-a756-8ea935af46b3 6th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c7cd0f1-16e5-4905-ac01-0e3bf5c15d40 13th October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.eastmidstenders.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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