---
title: "Co-mingled Garden and Food Waste Processing Trial"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06131f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEEDS CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# Co-mingled Garden and Food Waste Processing Trial

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06131f

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## Summary

Leeds City Council has recently awarded a contract for the "Co-mingled Garden and Food Waste Processing Trial" under the procurement method of direct contract, which is below the competitive threshold. This procurement falls under the services category, particularly related to refuse and waste services, and targets the Wetherby and Collingham areas. The procurement process initiated as a tender was completed, with the award active as of 4th March 2026. The contract period spans from 16th February 2026 to 15th April 2027, allowing options for extension as needed. The contract is valued at £200,000 GBP, facilitating information gathering to support a potential City Wide service adoption in Leeds. The initiative is designed as a trial to evaluate waste processing systems to gather crucial data for future procurement strategies.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management services, particularly SMEs, given its relevance to refuse and environmental services. Allium Helmsley Limited, an SME, has been awarded the contract, indicating an openness to smaller entities with expertise in waste recovery and processing. Companies skilled in providing innovative solutions for waste management and environmental conservation could find promising opportunities to engage in similar tenders or future expansions of this service area in Leeds. Additionally, enterprises focusing on sustainable practices and community engagement regarding waste disposal will be well-positioned to contribute to the evolving landscape of waste management services driven by local councils. This approach by Leeds City Council could pave the way for ongoing collaborations with businesses adept at adapting to new waste collection systems and environmental service demands.

## Notice

Acceptance, haulage and processing of co-mingled garden and food waste collected at the kerbside by Leeds City Council in the Wetherby and Collingham areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019422-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 15 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLIUM HELMSLEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 12:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019422-2026
- 30 Jan 2026 at 14:30 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008516-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019422-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008516-2026
  30th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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