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title: "MBC1662 Food Waste Collection Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06823b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# MBC1662 Food Waste Collection Service

Buyer: MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06823b

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## Summary

Melton Borough Council is currently in the planning stages of a procurement process for the "MBC1662 Food Waste Collection Service", aimed at enhancing food waste collection services starting from April 2028. This procurement falls under the "Refuse and waste related services" category in the United Kingdom, specifically within the region of UKF22. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage in this soft market testing exercise by completing a questionnaire by 12 noon on 13 May 2026, with the option to attend an in-person session on 26 May 2026. This initiative follows the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' (DEFRA) Simpler Recycling reform under the Environment Act 2021, requiring weekly food waste collections for all households. Although the procurement process is in its planning phase, a Supplier Event is being organised, with further details available upon questionnaire completion, signalling potential subsequent tender opportunities.

This procurement presents significant business growth prospects, particularly for service providers specialising in waste management and environmental services. Firms that can offer innovative waste collection solutions aligned with DEFRA's mandates are well-placed to compete. Melton Borough Council is open to exploring various approaches, allowing suppliers to influence the structure of the final service provision, thereby fostering a landscape of opportunity for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) inclined towards sustainable practices. The chance to contribute to a crucial public service can set precedence for future contracts and partnerships, enhancing business portfolios within this essential industry sector.

## Notice

The Council would like to hear from relevant service providers in relation to food waste collection services provision from April 2028 onwards. The Council is open to how this new provision could be delivered. The indicative specification is formed from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' (DEFRA) Simpler Recycling reform, which mandated in legislation (Environment Act 2021) that waste collection authorities (WCA) will be required to provide weekly food waste collections to all households. Melton Borough Council is a waste collection authority and therefore must comply with DEFRAs requirements. DEFRA have not officially advised on consequences to local authorities if they do not provide weekly food waste collections to households. It should be noted that this is a revised project following the Councils decision to delay implementation until April 2028. This soft market testing opportunity will assist the Council in developing the final requirements. Suppliers interested in taking part in this market engagement opportunity are requested to respond to the questionnaire located on the ProContract e-procurement portal. The deadline for submissions of this questionnaire is 12 noon Wednesday 13th May 2026. A Supplier event is also planned as part of this process; details of how to attend this event can also be found within the questionnaire documentation. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=45626440-0e38-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21

### Planning Information

A soft market testing questionnaire has been issued for completion by interested suppliers with a deadline of 12 noon 13th May 2026. Following this suppliers can also opt to attend an in person session with the Council on 26th May 2026 to further discuss and explore service options. 
Suppliers are welcome to view and submit a response to the questionnaire through the below link: 
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=45626440-0e38-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
Any questions must be raised through the ProContract e-procurement portal. Questions raised outside of this platform will not be responded to. 
This is not a call to competition and there is no guarantee of any tender process following this market engagement process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033876-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | WELLAND PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | MELTON MOWBRAY |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE13 1GH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Melton |
| Electoral ward | Melton Warwick |
| Westminster constituency | Melton and Syston |
| Delivery location | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 14:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033876-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033876-2026
  14th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=45626440-0e38-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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