---
title: "UOW955 Food Waste"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ee54"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER"
published: "2025-05-22"
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# UOW955 Food Waste

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ee54

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## Summary

The University of Worcester, a sub-central public authority, has awarded a contract for the collection and disposal of food waste on its campuses, located in Worcester, United Kingdom. The procurement process, executed through an open competition below the threshold, led to the selection of SMITHS (GLOUCESTER) LIMITED as the service provider. This contractual engagement will commence on 1 June 2025, concluding on 31 May 2026, with the possibility of renewal for an additional two years. The total gross value of the contract is £22,500, with the scope encompassing the supply and weekly collection of 240-litre food waste bins. The procedure has been completed, transitioning from a tender stage held earlier in the year, where submissions were evaluated based on a quality-price ratio of 60%-40% by the deadline on 15 April 2025.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities primarily for service firms specialising in waste collection and environmental management. Large companies with capabilities in refuse and waste management, particularly those offering scalable solutions, are well-positioned to capitalise on similar contracts. The awarded contract indicates potential for growth, especially if there is an extension to the service period or expansion in services, such as additional arrangements for increased bin capacity or collection frequency. Such opportunities can lead to stronger market presence and development of longstanding relationships with public sector clients such as universities.

## Notice

This tender is for the collection and disposal of food waste from University of Worcester campuses in Worcester. The contract will include the supply of 240 litre food waste bins and collection of food waste on a weekly basis. This contract is for an initial 12 month period from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2026 with the option to extend for two further 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025195-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,000 |
| Lots value | £26,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR2 6AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | St Clement |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMITHS (GLOUCESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 14:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025195-2025
- 18 Mar 2025 at 11:17 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009857-2025
- 18 Mar 2025 at 10:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009842-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025195-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009857-2025
  18th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009842-2025
  18th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.smiths-gloucester.co.uk
- http://www.worcester.ac.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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