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title: "Elmbridge, Mole Valley, Surrey Heath and Woking Joint Waste Collection and Street Cleaning Services Contract"
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# Elmbridge, Mole Valley, Surrey Heath and Woking Joint Waste Collection and Street Cleaning Services Contract

Buyer: ELMBRIDGE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eb94

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## Summary

Elmbridge Borough Council, Mole Valley District Council, Surrey Heath Borough Council, and Woking Borough Council are currently in the tender stage of a joint procurement process for the "Elmbridge, Mole Valley, Surrey Heath and Woking Joint Waste Collection and Street Cleaning Services Contract." This contract aims to deliver comprehensive waste collection, recycling, and street cleaning services within Surrey, with a focus on integrating advanced digital and data-driven solutions. The procurement method used is the Competitive Flexible Procedure. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 29 August 2025, with the enquiry period ending on 18 August 2025. The planned contract commencement date is 6 June 2027, extending potentially until 2048, covering various locations within the United Kingdom, specifically regions such as UKJ (South East England). The industry category primarily involves services related to refuse collection, transport, and recycling, with an overarching goal to meet sustainability and environmental targets.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in waste management, environmental services, and digital solutions aimed at operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Companies adept in deploying innovative technologies such as in-cab tracking and route optimisation will find this contract highly relevant, especially those who value sustainability, efficiency, and community engagement. With a substantial contract value grossing around £720 million and the potential for a long-term partnership, businesses focusing on creating high social value, reducing carbon footprints, and enhancing recycling outcomes are well-suited to bid for this contract and potentially enhance their market presence and growth in the sector.

## Notice

Elmbridge Borough Council, Mole Valley District Council, Surrey Heath Borough Council, and Woking Borough Council are conducting a Competitive Flexible Procedure for their Joint Waste Collection and Street Cleaning Services Contract. Background Information Joint Waste Solutions (JWS) is a shared service established in 2017 to manage and deliver frontline waste collection, recycling, and street cleansing services on behalf of four local authorities in Surrey: Elmbridge Borough Council, Mole Valley District Council, Surrey Heath Borough Council, and Woking Borough Council. The successful provider will be expected to collaborate closely with JWS, attend regular review meetings, and work constructively with wider partners including Surrey County Council and Surrey Environment Partnership (SEP), to deliver effective waste collection and street cleaning services. A key expectation of the new contract will be the use of digital technologies and data-driven service models. JWS is committed to improving transparency, responsiveness, and resident satisfaction through the deployment of smart systems. These may include in-cab tracking, digital self-service tools for customers, automated performance dashboards, and innovations in route optimisation or contamination detection. All technology solutions will need to comply with data protection and accessibility requirements, and they must integrate effectively with council systems to support seamless resident experiences. Looking ahead, JWS is committed to a future that prioritises sustainability, efficiency, and public trust. The new contract must deliver against pressing environmental targets, including carbon reduction, waste prevention, and improved recycling outcomes. It must also deliver robust operational reliability, high levels of customer satisfaction, and measurable social value - including local employment opportunities, inclusive workforce development, and contributions to community wellbeing. This procurement is not simply a contractual renewal; it is an opportunity to build a long-term partnership with a service provider that shares JWS's vision, embraces innovation, and is ready to play a key role in delivering cleaner, greener, and more resilient public services across Surrey. In accordance with the plans for Local Government Reform, the four contracting authorities will become part of new unitary councils within their county area in April 2027. The Contract, along with all property rights and liabilities, will pass to the new unitary councils. However, for the purposes of the Contract, the service area will not change. Tenderers should refer to the Atamis portal for the associated tender documents and further information. Scope The Contract shall include the following Services: * Household Waste and Recycling Collection including: o Residual Waste Collection Service o Dry Recycling Collection Service o Food Waste Collection Service o Garden Waste Collection Service o WEEE and textiles - Other Recycling Materials Collection Service * Bulky Waste and Clinical Waste Collections * Street Cleansing and Litter Management including: o Cleaning of all public highways and specified land within the Cleansing Authorities Area. o Clearance of leaf/blossom; o Enhanced cleaning; o Removal of dead animals; o Pavement washing and pedestrian subways; o Events cleaning; o Installation, emptying, cleaning and removal of street litter bins, bring site containers and dog waste bins; o Clearance of Fly Tipped waste; o Cleaning of precincts and surface car parks; o Removal of graffiti and flyposting; o Cleaning of items of street furniture and signage; o Weed treatment; o Out of hours response service; and o Emergency assistance * Container management * Fleet and Depot Management * Customer Service and Digital Interfaces * Data Provision, Performance Monitoring, and Reporting * Innovation, Trials, and Behavioural Change Support * Social Value and Environmental Sustainability Commitments Additional Information: Vehicles: The Authorities will provide funding for the vehicles required at the commencement of the Contract, in line with the provisions contained within the Contract and associated schedules. The Authorities anticipate that some street cleansing vehicles will transfer to the Contractor to use under the new Contract. Where vehicles require replacement during the Contract Period, the Authorities will assess which party is best placed to fund the vehicles. Provision of Depots: The Authorities shall provide the Contractor the following depots for use: a) Elmbridge Depot, Millmead, Mill Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8AS b) Woking Depot, Monument Way East, Woking, GU21 5LY c) Mole Valley Depot, Station Road, Dorking, RH4 1EH d) Surrey Heath Depot, 14 Doman Road, Camberley, GU15 3DF. Use of the depots shall be mandatory. Anticipated Changes: There are a number of Services which the Authority may wish to implement during the Contract Period: * Bring sites dry recycling collections; * Nappies and absorbent hygiene products collection service; * Service users' contact management service - for Mole Valley only; * Three-weekly residual waste collection service. A UK2 Preliminary market engagement notice was published under Notice Reference 2025/S 000-008756.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: * Possible 7 years extension to 5 June 2041 * Possible 7 years extension to 5 June 2048

### Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement sessions will be held during the last week of March and first two weeks of April 2025 at the Elmbridge Borough Council Civic Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045415-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | 14 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jun 2027 - 5 Jun 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ELMBRIDGE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EUNOMIA RESEARCH & CONSULTING LIMITED; MOLE VALLEY DISTRICT COUNCIL; SHARPE PRITCHARD LLP; SURREY HEATH BOROUGH COUNCIL; WOKING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ESHER |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT10 9SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90511000 - Refuse collection services
- 90512000 - Refuse transport services
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 17:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045415-2025
- 11 Mar 2025 at 14:26 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008756-2025
- 11 Mar 2025 at 14:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008749-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045415-2025
  1st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008756-2025
  11th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008749-2025
  11th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://elmbridgebc-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eunomia.eco
- http://www.sharpepritchard.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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