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title: "Food Waste Consultancy - ESPO 664_25 Lot 8b Further Competition"
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# Food Waste Consultancy - ESPO 664_25 Lot 8b Further Competition

Buyer: DUE NORTH LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed64dbad-555a-4ed7-b25a-3515347c1211

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## Summary

Worcester City Council, situated in England, has engaged in a tender process for "Food Waste Consultancy" under the ESPO 664_25 Lot 8b framework. This procurement seeks consultancy services in the water-supply and waste sector, focusing on the design and mobilisation of a new household food waste collection service. The initiative involves collaboration with the Council’s waste contractors and partners to ensure an effective, compliant, and high-participation service. The tender, with a value of £51,065, was initially active from March 2026 and has completed its award phase as of June 2026. The consultancy work is scheduled to run from late June 2026 to the end of April 2027 across multiple UK regions, highlighting a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was still in the award stage as of July 2026.

This opportunity presents an avenue for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in waste management consulting, to engage in a project that could enhance their portfolio and establish a foothold in public sector collaborations. The project is ideal for businesses with capabilities in research, development, and consultancy services related to waste management systems. With the procurement aimed at achieving compliance with legislation and improved service delivery, businesses that can offer innovative solutions and proven technical expertise stand to gain considerably by securing this contract, facilitating business growth and increased visibility in governmental contracts.

## Notice

Worcester City Council has appointed a Consultant to design, mobilise, and support the implementation of a new household food waste collection service. The Consultant will work collaboratively with the Council, its waste contractor(s), and key partners to ensure the service is deliverable, cost effective, compliant with relevant legislation, and capable of achieving high participation and capture rates. This commission covers the period up to, but not including, the live implementation of the service. The Consultant will provide specialist technical, operational, and project management expertise to prepare the Council for a successful transition to delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd56ace5-9707-4993-b0e6-96d1c1fa53c9 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,065 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,065 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUE NORTH LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR1 2EY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Cathedral |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SLR CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 11:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd56ace5-9707-4993-b0e6-96d1c1fa53c9
- 1 Jul 2026 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd56ace5-9707-4993-b0e6-96d1c1fa53c9
- 30 Jun 2026 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b25a0087-14ae-4370-a08d-bacbb8bf3bde

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd56ace5-9707-4993-b0e6-96d1c1fa53c9
  1st July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b25a0087-14ae-4370-a08d-bacbb8bf3bde
  30th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.worcester.gov.uk/

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