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title: "Framework Agreement for the Transportation and Processing of Garden Waste"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04465f"
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buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Framework Agreement for the Transportation and Processing of Garden Waste

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04465f

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## Summary

The public procurement process involved a tender initiated by Staffordshire County Council for a framework agreement focused on the Transportation and Processing of Garden Waste services. The procurement stage was completed, resulting in contract awards to two suppliers: RJT & AR Ainsworth for the Stafford Borough Council and Biowise Ltd t/a Wastewise for the Staffordshire Moorlands District Council. These contracts were signed on specific dates in July 2024. The contracts have a total value of £4,570,000 GBP and have an active status.

This tender presents business opportunities for suppliers in the refuse and waste-related services industry, particularly those with expertise in composting and waste processing. The procurement method used was an open procedure, providing a fair chance for interested businesses to bid. Suppliers focusing on quality services while being price competitive were awarded the contracts. Businesses aiming to grow through public procurement in the environmental services sector will find this tender attractive, with clear contract specifications and long-term contract periods until June 2028.

## Notice

The framework is for supplier(s) to supply treatment facilities for the acceptance of separately collected green waste to be processed, with the exception of lot three which is for mixed food and green waste.

### Lot Information

Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council

The Service Provider will receive and accept material as stated within this Specification and will therefore: Provide a composting site(s) and/or transfer station(s) (primary disposal point) where compostable material consisting of garden waste and municipal green waste collected by the Council can deliver the collected waste. Transfer the compostable waste from a transfer station to a central composting site, if required. Compost the compostable waste and produce a reusable product in accordance with applicable regulations and best practice. Sell or otherwise utilise the resultant product such that there is a benefit to agriculture. Provide a composting site(s) and/or transfer station(s) where compostable material consisting of garden waste and municipal green waste can be delivered by vehicles as designated by the Council. The Service Provider shall provide such plant, equipment, access roads, weighbridges, storage for Contract Waste, staff, administration and supervision as may be required for the provision of the Service as stated within this specification. The Service Provider shall maintain a certified system for recording weights of waste delivered to the composting site. A weighbridge ticket shall be issued for each delivery. A copy of the ticket together with a summary sheet showing the tickets issued for each working day shall be provided to the Council within 7 days of the end of each accounting period. Ownership of the waste will transfer to the Service Provider once the Service Provider has received the waste either delivered direct by the Council to the primary delivery point.

Stafford Borough Council

The Service Provider will receive and accept material as stated within this specification and will therefore: Provide a composting site(s) and/or transfer station(s) (primary disposal point) where compostable material consisting of garden waste and municipal green waste collected by the Council can deliver the collected waste. Transfer the compostable waste from a transfer station to a central composting site, if required. Compost the compostable waste and produce a reusable product in accordance with applicable regulations and best practice. Sell or otherwise utilise the resultant product such that there is a benefit to agriculture. Provide a composting site(s) and/or transfer station(s) where compostable material consisting of garden waste and municipal green waste can be delivered by vehicles as designated by the Council. The Service Provider shall provide such plant, equipment, access roads, weighbridges, storage for Contract Waste, staff, administration and supervision as may be required for the provision of the Service as stated within this specification. The Service Provider shall maintain a certified system for recording weights of waste delivered to the composting site. A weighbridge ticket shall be issued for each delivery. A copy of the ticket together with a summary sheet showing the tickets issued for each working day shall be provided to the Council within 7 days of the end of each accounting period.

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council

The Service Provider will receive and accept material as stated within this specification and will therefore: Provide a composting site(s) and/or transfer station(s) (primary disposal point) where compostable material consisting of Garden and Food Waste Mixed and municipal green waste collected by the Council can deliver the collected waste. Collect the Garden and Food Waste from Leek Transfer Station, in accordance with Annex 1, and transfer the material to a transfer station or a central composting site. Transfer the compostable waste from a transfer station to a central composting site, if required. Compost the compostable waste and produce a reusable product in accordance with applicable regulations and best practice. Sell or otherwise utilise the resultant product such that there is a benefit to agriculture. Provide a composting site(s) and/or transfer station(s) where compostable material consisting of Garden and Food Waste and municipal green waste can be delivered by vehicles as designated by the Council. The Service Provider shall provide such plant, equipment, access roads, weighbridges, storage for Contract Waste, staff, administration and supervision as may be required for the provision of the Service as stated within this specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020132-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,500,000 |
| Lots value | £5,392,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,570,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BIOWISE LTD T/A WASTEWISE; RJT & AR AINSWORTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2024 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020132-2024
- 7 Mar 2024 at 13:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007341-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login#

## Provenance

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