--- title: "379_26 Waste Collection and Disposal Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051a81" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051a81" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051a81.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051a81.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO" published: "2026-05-07" --- # 379_26 Waste Collection and Disposal Services Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051a81 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051a81) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051a81.json) ## Summary Leicestershire County Council, operating under the ESPO framework, has concluded its procurement process #379_26 for Waste Collection and Disposal Services across the UK. The procurement categories emphasised include general waste, recycling of various materials, and services for hazardous waste, segmented into ten Lots. The collective framework agreement has a value of £150 million GBP, indicating a significant investment in targeted waste management services through an open procurement method. The awarded framework began on 30 April 2026, with a potential extension until 2030, and involves multiple suppliers, including large enterprises and SMEs from all over the United Kingdom. This tender opens up a multitude of opportunities for businesses within the waste management sector. Companies specialising in diverse waste processing and recycling services stand to benefit significantly due to the broad scope of services covered, such as hazardous waste handling, general waste, and specialist waste streams. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to participate, given their adaptive capabilities and competitive pricing models. By engaging in this framework, businesses can tap into a vast network of public sector clients, fostering growth through stable contract fulfillment and long-term partnerships. ## Notice ESPO national framework for the provision of waste and recycling collection and disposal services for non-domestic properties and the provision of specialist waste services including the collection and disposal of hazardous waste, pharmaceutical waste, bulk specialist wastes and waste from house / office clearances. The Framework is divided into 10 Lots. For any additional details please also refer to https://www.espo.org/waste-collection-and-disposal-services-379-26.html Note: Overall framework award was concluded on 01/05/2026, with this notice being published to follow on from this. ### Lot Information General Waste Provision of general waste collection and disposal services. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). Paper and Cardboard Recycling Provision of paper and cardboard recycling services. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). Metals and Plastic Recycling Provision of metals and plastic recycling services. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). Glass Recycling Provision of glass recycling services. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). Mixed Recycling Provision of mixed recycling services. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). Food Waste Provision of food waste collection and disposal services. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). Hazardous Waste Provision of hazardous waste collection and disposal services. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). Specialist Waste Streams / Bulk Non-Hazardous Waste Provision of specialist waste streams / bulk non-hazardous waste collection and disposal services. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). Liquid Waste / Oil Provision of liquid waste / oil collection and disposal services. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). Site Clearance Waste (incl. furniture) Provision of site clearance waste (incl. furniture) collection and disposal services. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). ### Planning Information Suppliers are being engaged with: • To understand any changes or developments in the market; • To help refine the procurement process in terms of scope of the framework; • To assess market's capacity to meet the framework requirements; • To identify potential risks in the market; • To determine the extent the service providers are aware of the importance of social value and the ways in which they provide it to customers; • To ensure the market is prepared for carbon reduction plans to be included as a condition of participation for the procurement. Engagement is being undertaken via a Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire, that is available as a Public Message on the EastMidsTenders eProcurement Portal (www.eastmidstenders.org). Please refer to all instructions in the Public Messages, and any organisation that feels they can contribute should return the RFI Questionnaire via the Messaging facility on the eProcurement Portal by 17:00 (5pm) on 22 August 2025. Suppliers wishing to participate and access Public Messages MUST first register interest for 379_25 via the EastMidsTenders eProcurement Portal (please see below for further details). For the purposes of this Preliminary market engagement (PME), please express your interest as follows: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '379_25' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest. Please access the Messages area/section of the eProcurement Portal (ProContract / EastMidsTenders - Messages can be accessed via the Activity dashboard once an Expression of interest has been completed) for any further communications on this preliminary market engagement, including the RFI documentation. In the case of any questions or clarifications relating to this PME, these should also be submitted to ESPO as a Message on the eProcurement Portal (again once an Expression of interest has been completed). Suppliers should note that this is a preliminary market engagement exercise (and NOT a competitive tender process at this stage). The participation of a supplier in this preliminary market engagement will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and ESPO. It is anticipated that Suppliers taking part in the preliminary market engagement will not be put at an unfair advantage when bidding for this framework. A supplier's participation, or lack of participation, shall not impact the ability of the supplier to participate in any resulting tender exercise. Suppliers should note that any interest indicated does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041916-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | 12 Sep 2025 | | Award date | 13 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000,000 | | Lots value | £150,000,000 | | Awards value | £125,000,000 | | Contracts value | £125,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO | | Additional buyers | ESPO | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 21 | | Supplier names | BAGNALL & MORRIS (WASTE SERVICES; BENJI; BIFFA WASTE SERVICES; BYWATERS (LEYTON; CLEANSING SERVICE GROUP; COUNTRYSTYLE RECYCLING LIMITED (A COUNTRYSTYLE GROUP; CUMBRIA WASTE RECYCLING; HILLS WASTE SOLUTIONS; HYDRO CLEANSING; INTER COUNTY SERVICE GROUP; J & B RECYCLING; MICK GEORGE; OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES TRADING LIMITED (PART OF THE ODS GROUP; P W COMMERCIAL COMPANY LIMITED (T/A PRINTWASTE RECYCLING & SHREDDING; SHRED STATION; SUEZ RECYCLING AND RECOVERY; T J WASTE & RECYCLING; URBIN WASTE LIMITED (T/A URBIN; VEOLIA ES (UK; WYNSDALE GROUP; YORWASTE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90460000 - Cesspool or septic tank emptying services - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services ## Release History - 7 May 2026 at 12:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041916-2026 - 16 Apr 2026 at 11:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034650-2026 - 23 Jan 2026 at 13:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006187-2026 - 14 Aug 2025 at 14:47 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048861-2025 - 15 Jul 2025 at 11:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039911-2025 - 21 May 2025 at 11:41 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023824-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041916-2026 7th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034650-2026 16th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006187-2026 23rd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048861-2025 14th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039911-2025 15th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023824-2025 21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ Please refer to the tender documents (see above for further details including summary instructions on how to access these). - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15812 379_26 Framework Agreement - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15813 379_26 Framework Schedule 3 - Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15814 379_26 Framework Agreement - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15816 379_26 Framework Schedule 3 - Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15817 379_26 Framework Agreement - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15818 379_26 Framework Schedule 3 - Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15820 379_26 Framework Agreement - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15821 379_26 Framework Schedule 3 - Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15822 379_26 Framework Agreement - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15823 379_26 Framework Schedule 3 - Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15825 379_26 Framework Agreement - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15826 379_26 Framework Schedule 3 - Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15828 379_26 Framework Agreement - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15829 379_26 Framework Schedule 3 - Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15830 379_26 Framework Agreement - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15831 379_26 Framework Schedule 3 - Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15832 379_26 Framework Agreement - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15833 379_26 Framework Schedule 3 - Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15834 379_26 Framework Agreement - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15835 379_26 Framework Schedule 3 - Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms ## Notice URLs - https://www.espo.org/ - https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/ - https://www.espo.org/legal - https://www.espo.org/waste-collection-and-disposal-services-379-26.html - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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