--- title: "AT1377 Food Waste Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cfa5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05cfa5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cfa5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cfa5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LUTON COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-17" --- # AT1377 Food Waste Contract Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cfa5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05cfa5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cfa5.json) ## Summary Luton Council has finalised the "AT1377 Food Waste Contract," aimed at managing food waste from both kerbside collections and the Council's trade customers. This open procurement process, classified under sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services, took place in Luton, UK. The procurement involved multiple stages, including planning, tender, and awarding, with significant milestones such as the contract award notice dated 17th March 2026. The total value of the contract awarded to supplier Olleco is GBP 1.1 million, with a gross amount of GBP 1.32 million. The service provision is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and is expected to run until 31st March 2029, with the possibility of a one-year extension. This contract presents substantial business opportunities for companies specialising in waste management, particularly those equipped to handle large-scale food waste treatment solutions. It's especially relevant for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability criteria and the open procurement method, which ensures fair and competitive participation. Companies with a focus on environmental services, as well as those offering innovative waste treatment solutions, stand well-positioned to capitalise on this opportunity, given the Council’s demand for efficient and cost-effective services on a per tonne basis. ## Notice Luton Council is looking to procure a food waste treatment contract. The contract will handled all food waste arising from kerbside collections as well as food waste collected from the Council's trade customers. The Contract will provide a solution for treatment of the waste and costed on a per tonne basis. The Council expects to collected between 3,500 - 5,000 tonnes of food waste per annum. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Extension is at the discretion of the Contracting Authority ### Planning Information Luton Borough Council Will be holding a Market Engagement Session on 28.10.2025 at 11am on Teams with Suppliers as Luton Council is looking to procure a food waste treatment contract. The contract will handled all food waste arising from kerbside collections as well as food waste collected from the Council's trade customers. The Contract will provide a solution for treatment of the waste and costed on a per tonne basis. The Council expects to collected between 3,500 - 5,000 tonnes of food waste per annum. To Participate you would need to be registered on Proactis. You can use the link below to register: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023939-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 28 Nov 2025 | | Award date | 11 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | 2030-04-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,280,000 | | Lots value | £1,280,000 | | Awards value | £1,100,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LUTON COUNCIL | | Locality | LUTON | | Post town | Luton | | Postcode | LU1 2BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton | | Local authority | Luton | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | OLLECO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services ## Release History - 17 Mar 2026 at 11:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023939-2026 - 22 Dec 2025 at 09:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085239-2025 - 20 Oct 2025 at 11:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066678-2025 - 20 Oct 2025 at 11:11 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066661-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023939-2026 17th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085239-2025 22nd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066678-2025 20th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066661-2025 20th October 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.luton.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register - 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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