--- title: "WNC Kerbside Waste Collection - Review of Current Service and Recommendations for Future Provision" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05664d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05664d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05664d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05664d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-25" --- # WNC Kerbside Waste Collection - Review of Current Service and Recommendations for Future Provision Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05664d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05664d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05664d.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "WNC Kerbside Waste Collection - Review of Current Service and Recommendations for Future Provision" is being undertaken by West Northamptonshire Council, a public authority in the sub-central government sector. The tender, related to the industry category of consulting services for waste management, is located in Northampton, United Kingdom, with a focus on assessing and improving kerbside waste collection services. The procurement process is at the tender stage and employs an open competition method. Interested parties must submit clarifications by the 13th of August 2025, with final quotations due by the 1st of September 2025. The contract period is set to begin on the 22nd of September 2025 and end on the 31st of December 2025. The gross contract value is estimated at £30,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in waste management consultancy, particularly those focusing on cost and performance analysis, fleet management, and commercial waste collection. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement is suitable for these types of organisations. The emphasis on enhancing efficiency and accommodating future growth aligns well with the capabilities of firms specialising in innovative waste management solutions, offering a platform to expand their services within the local government sector. The contract's competitive nature, with a 60% quality and 40% price weighting, provides an advantageous environment for companies that can deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions. ## Notice In preparation, and in advance of any decisions being taken about the services that will be delivered from 2028, the Council is currently reviewing these services and would like to commission work to: * Assess and benchmark the cost and performance of the Council's current kerbside waste collection service. * Consider options for improving the performance and efficiency of these services. * Assess and evaluate the options for the delivery of these services (in house, contract, JV, etc) * Assess the options to secure fleet that will be used for waste collection services. * Consider the options, benefits and risks for 'off-take' contracts for the materials that are collected for recycling or composting at the kerbside. * Consider how flexibility can be built into the collection services to accommodate future housing growth and future legislation changes. * Consider how the design of the waste collection service can minimise the financial impact of the Emissions Trading Scheme, for example by targeting high carbon content wastes. * Consider the benefits and disbenefits of the waste collection and cleansing services being delivered jointly or under separate arrangements. * Consider the opportunities for the collection of commercial waste and any associated risks. For the full detailed scope of services please review the attached Appendix 1 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043206-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | £30,000 | | 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy ## Release History - 25 Jul 2025 at 14:10 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043206-2025 - 25 Jul 2025 at 12:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043144-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043206-2025 25th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043144-2025 25th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3482 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3483 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3484 ## Notice URLs - 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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