--- title: "Provision of Cumbria Master Composter Volunteer Scheme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04850c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04850c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04850c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04850c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-22" --- # Provision of Cumbria Master Composter Volunteer Scheme Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04850c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04850c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04850c.json) ## Summary Cumberland Council has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Cumbria Master Composter Volunteer Scheme" to Garden Organic. The contract, valued at £225,000, aims to support Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness councils in managing household waste through an effective composting programme. The project falls under the environmental services category and is in the award stage. It focuses on encouraging householders to compost their food and garden waste to reduce biodegradable waste treatment requirements. The contract was signed on 20th September 2024 and is being delivered across the UKD1 region. This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in waste management and community engagement. The project supports the councils' objectives to enhance waste reduction, thus opening avenues for service providers to contribute to sustainable practices. It is well-suited for companies that can develop community programs and guide households in waste composting. SMEs with innovative approaches to environmental issues stand to benefit significantly from this initiative, providing them with a platform to showcase their capabilities in managing and reducing waste. ## Notice Cumberland Council is responsible for the disposal of around 245,000 tonnes of household waste collected by Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness councils. Both Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness councils have a statutory duty to manage this waste following the waste hierarchy of maximising waste reduction, reuse and recycling, including composting as a priority order before waste disposal. Waste reduction including food waste reduction and composting of food and garden waste are therefore priorities The purpose of this tender is to appoint a contractor to develop and deliver a Compost Volunteer Scheme to support the delivery of The Councils' waste reduction programme. The aim of the scheme is to encourage householders to compost their food and garden waste thereby reducing the amount of biodegradable waste needing collection and treatment through the Council's waste treatment plants. ### Lot Information Cumberland Council Cumberland Council is responsible for the disposal of around 245,000 tonnes of household waste collected by Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness councils. Both Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness councils have a statutory duty to manage this waste following the waste hierarchy of maximising waste reduction, reuse and recycling, including composting as a priority order before waste disposal. Waste reduction including food waste reduction and composting of food and garden waste are therefore priorities The purpose of this tender is to appoint a contractor to develop and deliver a Compost Volunteer Scheme to support the delivery of The Councils' waste reduction programme. The aim of the scheme is to encourage householders to compost their food and garden waste thereby reducing the amount of biodegradable waste needing collection and treatment through the Council's waste treatment plants. Westmorland and Furness Council Cumberland Council is responsible for the disposal of around 245,000 tonnes of household waste collected by Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness councils. Both Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness councils have a statutory duty to manage this waste following the waste hierarchy of maximising waste reduction, reuse and recycling, including composting as a priority order before waste disposal. Waste reduction including food waste reduction and composting of food and garden waste are therefore priorities The purpose of this tender is to appoint a contractor to develop and deliver a Compost Volunteer Scheme to support the delivery of The Councils' waste reduction programme. The aim of the scheme is to encourage householders to compost their food and garden waste thereby reducing the amount of biodegradable waste needing collection and treatment through the Council's waste treatment plants. Initial term of three years with two potential one year extensions The contract is split into two lots, as below, to allow for individual priorities and reporting to be delivered by Council. However, there should be one bid which responds to all requirements across both lots and this will be evaluated as a total approach. The contract will be awarded to one supplier for both lots to enable economies of scale and best value in management and administration support across both lots. Lot 1 - Cumberland Council Lot 2 - Westmorland and Furness Council Please see the Tender Documents for further information available via The Chest. https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ . For support using the Chest, please contact Proactis, using the Supplier Support area. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041332-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £225,000 | | Lots value | £225,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £225,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA1 1RD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GARDEN ORGANIC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 22 Dec 2024 at 23:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041332-2024 - 26 Jul 2024 at 13:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023428-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/ - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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