---
title: "Food waste handling and processing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0516ff"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-19"
---

# Food waste handling and processing

Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0516ff

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## Summary

The procurement process for handling and processing food waste from commercial premises has been completed by Gateshead Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority. The contract, awarded to GAP Group Limited, pertains to refuse and waste-related services within the UKC22 region, specifically in Gateshead, United Kingdom. The process used a direct procurement method below threshold, without competition, under legal basis 2023/54. The tender was initiated on 1st April 2025, with the contract set to run until 30th September 2026, and includes a renewal option for up to 12 months. The procurement stage now is at the contract award phase, with the award date set on 25th February 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in waste management and environmental services. Given the size and nature of the contract, it is particularly suitable for large enterprises like GAP Group Limited. The contract's specificity towards the service sector, especially those focused on waste handling, implies potential growth for companies offering specialised waste processing and environmental consultancy services. Such businesses could leverage expertise in refuse management, compliance with environmental regulations, and efficient processing technologies to meet the requirements set forth by Gateshead Borough Council.

## Notice

To access and process food waste collected from commercial premises only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022660-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GAP GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 13:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022660-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022660-2025
  19th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gap-group.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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