---
title: "The Provision of Garden and Food Waste Recycling Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05116a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEEDS CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-12"
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# The Provision of Garden and Food Waste Recycling Services

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05116a

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## Summary

Leeds City Council is in the planning stage of a tender process for the provision of garden and food waste recycling services, with procurement in compliance with legal basis 2023/54. The planned procurement, located in Yorkshire and the Humber (UKE42), is related to the services industry category, specifically focusing on sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. The upcoming procurement seeks licenced facilities for accepting, storing, and treating combined garden and food wastes, excluding collection services. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and continue until 31st March 2031, with the possibility of renewal extending to 31st March 2033. Businesses should note the intended future notice date of 1st September 2025 for more details.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, especially those capable of handling organic waste. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the nature of the services required. Companies with expertise in managing garden and food waste treatment, as well as possessing the necessary facilities and licences, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With a substantial budget allocation up to £28,440,000, it presents a lucrative opportunity for market players aiming to expand their portfolio in sustainable waste management solutions.

## Notice

The Provision of appropriately licenced facilities for the acceptance, storage and treatment of combined garden and food wastes. This contract does not include the collection element of the service as this is undertaken by the Council's own in-house operation. The list of garden waste materials which will be accepted are as follows: Grass cuttings; Hedge Clippings; Leaves; Dead house and bedding plants; Windfall Fruit; Weeds; Twigs and small branches (not more 7 cm thick). The list of food waste materials which will be accepted as follows: Dairy products (including eggshells); Breads, pastries, cakes; Cooked and uncooked food; Meat, fish and poultry (including bones); Out of date food; Pasta, rice and beans; Teabags and coffee grounds; Uneaten leftovers (including takeaways); Vegetables and Fruit (including peelings)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020639-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE42 Leeds |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 12 May 2025 at 16:12 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020639-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020639-2025
  12th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leeds.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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