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title: "Framework for the Provision of Waste Management Services"
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# Framework for the Provision of Waste Management Services

Buyer: HEART ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c7fd

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## Summary

HEART Academies Trust, based in Bedford, has initiated an open procedure for a Framework for the Provision of Waste Management Services. This tender falls under the industry category of sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services (CPV code 90000000) and is aimed at the delivery of various waste management services across the UK. The tender process is currently in the award stage, with the initial process having concluded on 17 January 2025, and an award commencing on 18 February 2025. Key activities under this framework include waste collection, recycling services, training and education on waste reduction, and introducing sustainable systems to meet carbon reduction targets, with an overall budget of GBP 160,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive waste management solutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the public sector, including those in the education sector, are well-suited to benefit from this framework. Businesses offering innovative solutions for waste reduction, packaging minimization, and recycling can leverage this contract to expand their operations and demonstrate value through technical competency and cost-efficiency. The appointment of a single supplier allows for sustained growth and long-term partnerships within the public sector, ensuring consistent demand for high-quality waste management services.

## Notice

HEART are looking to appoint a single Supplier who will offer the best value for money, demonstrate technical competency and deliver all Waste Management Services requirements as stated in this specification. It is anticipated that these services will be promoted and accessed by the education sector and other small to medium sized public sector organisations but for the avoidance of doubt, is open to any public sector contracting authority. The Waste Management Services offered by this Framework will consist of, but are not restricted to: - Reducing the environmental impact and volumes of waste. - Providing guidance and support to Value Match, Framework Customers, Value Match Customers and other contracted Suppliers on waste management, waste reduction, recycling and sustainability (may include but are not limited to): - Reducing packaging - Reducing single use plastics - Enabling more accurate waste management assessment - Training and Education - Minimising the food waste - Engaging in and developing school programs and educational initiatives (such as presentations and education sessions for students) - Delivering savings through waste reduction and recycling. - Introducing sustainable systems to meet the carbon reduction targets. Waste management (may include but are not limited to): - General waste collection - Waste segregation and segregated waste collection - Food waste collection - Recycling of waste - The introduction of an effective audit and waste monitoring system. - Supply of bins (plastic wheel bins, steel wheel bins, 2-wheel bins, 4-wheel bins, etc) - Waste vehicle management. - Waste management staff / and their supervision

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HEART are looking to appoint a single Supplier who will offer the best value for money, demonstrate technical competency and deliver all Waste Management Services requirements as stated in this specification. It is anticipated that these services will be promoted and accessed by the education sector and other small to medium sized public sector organisations but for the avoidance of doubt, is open to any public sector contracting authority. The Waste Management Services offered by this Framework will consist of, but are not restricted to: - Reducing the environmental impact and volumes of waste. - Providing guidance and support to Value Match, Framework Customers, Value Match Customers and other contracted Suppliers on waste management, waste reduction, recycling and sustainability (may include but are not limited to): - Reducing packaging - Reducing single use plastics - Enabling more accurate waste management assessment - Training and Education - Minimising the food waste - Engaging in and developing school programs and educational initiatives (such as presentations and education sessions for students) - Delivering savings through waste reduction and recycling. - Introducing sustainable systems to meet the carbon reduction targets. Waste management (may include but are not limited to): - General waste collection - Waste segregation and segregated waste collection - Food waste collection - Recycling of waste - The introduction of an effective audit and waste monitoring system. - Supply of bins (plastic wheel bins, steel wheel bins, 2-wheel bins, 4-wheel bins, etc) - Waste vehicle management. - Waste management staff / and their supervision

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008067-2025 |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2025 - 10 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEART ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIFFA WASTE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2025 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008067-2025
- 13 Dec 2024 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040286-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.heartacademiestrust.co.uk
- https://cimple.uk/detail/447006

## Provenance

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