--- title: "NNC- Processing of Kitchen Food Waste" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041d06" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-041d06" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041d06.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041d06.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-22" --- # NNC- Processing of Kitchen Food Waste Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041d06 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-041d06) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041d06.json) ## Summary North Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "NNC- Processing of Kitchen Food Waste." This contract falls under the services category in the household-refuse disposal services industry. The procurement followed an open procedure and was covered by the GPA. The primary location for service delivery is in the region of UKF25, particularly Kettering and surrounding areas within North Northamptonshire. Fernbrook Bio Limited, a large supplier based in Kettering, was awarded the contract. The award was finalized on 22nd April 2025, with the contract being signed on 4th March 2025. The entire tender process concluded with no expenditure due to rebates, although the initially advertised contract was valued at £652,320. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in waste management and household-refuse disposal. It is particularly well-suited for suppliers who can offer efficient and sustainable processing of kitchen food waste, aligning with the Council's requirement for capabilities backed by appropriate permits and operational standards. The tender emphasised a balanced award criteria focused 60% on price and 40% on quality, making it favourable for firms that can deliver cost-efficient yet high-quality services. Businesses looking to secure long-term contracts in the region could find similar opportunities beneficial as the Council considers ongoing service renewals and potential future re-procurement of such services. ## Notice North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter referred to as the ''Council'') is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide a Processing of Kitchen Food Waste Service, in line with the requirements of its detailed specification. ### Lot Information Material arising from the former district of East Northamptonshire (and later Wellingborough). North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter referred to as the ''Council'') is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide a Processing of Kitchen Food Waste Service, in line with the requirements of its detailed specification. Options: The Council proposes to enter one (1) Contract for each Lot, for a minimum of thirty-six (36) Months with the Supplier(s), with an option to extend each Contract for one (1) further period of twelve (12) Months, establishing a maximum forty-eight (48) Month Contract. Renewal: The Council proposes to enter one (1) Contract for each Lot, for a minimum of thirty-six (36) Months with the Supplier(s), with an option to extend each Contract for one (1) further period of twelve (12) Months, establishing a maximum forty-eight (48) Month Contract. This Contract will be subject to renewal (re-procurement) at its conclusion. Material arising from the former borough of Corby (and later Kettering). North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter referred to as the ''Council'') is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide a Processing of Kitchen Food Waste Service, in line with the requirements of its detailed specification. Options: The Council proposes to enter one (1) Contract for each Lot, for a minimum of thirty-six (36) Months with the Supplier(s), with an option to extend each Contract for one (1) further period of twelve (12) Months, establishing a maximum forty-eight (48) Month Contract. Renewal: The Council proposes to enter one (1) Contract for each Lot, for a minimum of thirty-six (36) Months with the Supplier(s), with an option to extend each Contract for one (1) further period of twelve (12) Months, establishing a maximum forty-eight (48) Month Contract. This Contract will be subject to renewal (re-procurement) at its conclusion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016345-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Between nine (9) and eighteen (18) months prior to the Contract End Date (subject to any extension options taken). | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £652,320 | | Lots value | £652,320 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | CORBY | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN17 1QG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire | | Local authority | North Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Northall | | Westminster constituency | Kettering | | Delivery location | TLF25 North Northamptonshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FERNBROOK BIO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90513100 - Household-refuse disposal services ## Release History - 22 Apr 2025 at 16:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016345-2025 - 27 Nov 2023 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034951-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/Home - https://intendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/Home - https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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