--- title: "West London Waste Authority (WLWA): Digital Meal Planning Solution to Reduce Household Food Waste" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff676d05-288e-44a4-b592-d7cf8548ea2c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff676d05-288e-44a4-b592-d7cf8548ea2c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff676d05-288e-44a4-b592-d7cf8548ea2c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff676d05-288e-44a4-b592-d7cf8548ea2c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST LONDON WASTE AUTHORITY" published: "2025-08-14" --- # West London Waste Authority (WLWA): Digital Meal Planning Solution to Reduce Household Food Waste Buyer: WEST LONDON WASTE AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff676d05-288e-44a4-b592-d7cf8548ea2c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff676d05-288e-44a4-b592-d7cf8548ea2c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff676d05-288e-44a4-b592-d7cf8548ea2c.json) ## Summary The West London Waste Authority (WLWA) is currently engaged in a procurement process to identify providers for an upcoming project focused on reducing household food waste through a digital meal planning solution. The procurement process is in the planning stage with milestones set for engagement. Prospective suppliers are encouraged to express interest in the tender, which involves offering digital platforms that promote sustainable food habits across six London boroughs: Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hounslow, Hillingdon, and Richmond upon Thames. This initiative targets the "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" industry category with additional emphasis on "Electronic marketplace retailing services". The engagement deadline is set for 11th September 2025, 17:00, with the project anticipated to commence in Autumn 2025 or Winter 2025/26. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in digital solutions, particularly those specialising in meal planning and sustainability tools. The project is ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer user-friendly platforms with integrated shopping list generation and behavioural change tools. The potential reach of over 1.7 million residents across multiple boroughs further enhances the appeal for providers seeking growth and expansive market penetration. Businesses able to demonstrate innovation in digital food waste management and user accessibility are encouraged to participate in this promising tender. Suppliers interested in stepping into this market segment should complete the supplier questionnaire made available by WLWA. ## Notice West London Waste Authority (WLWA) is seeking expressions of interest from providers of digital meal planning platforms that can support residents in reducing household food waste. The platform should be user-friendly and accessible to a broad demographic. The service will be promoted across six London boroughs (Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hounslow, Hillingdon, Richmond upon Thames) with a potential reach of over 1.7 million residents. We are particularly interested in solutions that combine meal planning, shopping list generation, and behavioural change tools that encourage sustainable food habits. Estimated contract duration: 12 months (initial) with possible extension Contract start date: Autumn 25 / Winter 25/26 Interested suppliers should complete the attached short questionnaire and return it by Thursday 11th September 2025 at 17:00 Please email ciararonan@westlondonwaste.gov.uk with your expression of interest and a questionnaire will be emailed to you. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4113b9c2-a703-4bd6-aa64-5d30948a0f23 | | 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 | 14 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Sep 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 | WEST LONDON WASTE AUTHORITY | | Locality | WEST DRAYTON | | Post town | Southall | | Postcode | UB7 7PN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon | | Local authority | Hillingdon | | Electoral ward | West Drayton | | Westminster constituency | Hayes and Harlington | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 66151100 - Electronic marketplace retailing services ## Release History - 14 Aug 2025 at 11:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4113b9c2-a703-4bd6-aa64-5d30948a0f23 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4113b9c2-a703-4bd6-aa64-5d30948a0f23 14th August 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/521a7ebb-699c-4c5a-86fb-81ec3894581a WLWA Supplier Questionnaire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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