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title: "Provision of Waste Collection and Street Cleansing Services"
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# Provision of Waste Collection and Street Cleansing Services

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069aeb

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council is in the planning stage to procure a contract for the provision of Waste Collection and Street Cleansing Services across the County, targeting a broad range of refuse and waste-related services. The services encompass waste collection, street cleansing, waste transfer, materials management, and related services, with the aim of ensuring consistent and high-quality provision to support the day-to-day operations of the region. This contract, based in Aylesbury, UKJ13, begins its series of milestones on 19th June 2026, with an extended contract period potentially lasting until 2046. Proposed through a Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP), this procurement process engages market interest and preparations are scheduled to continue through 2027, leading to a contract award in mid-2028. The expected mobilisation dates are staggered, reflecting transitions from in-house operations in the north and outsourced arrangements in the south, commencing fully by September 2030.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale public service delivery, especially those with expertise in refuse management, urban sanitation, and associated logistics. With a total contract value estimated at £932 million, it offers a substantial growth platform for companies equipped to handle complex waste management and street cleansing operations while demonstrating capacity for innovation and efficiency in service management. Additionally, companies experienced in management information systems for operational monitoring could leverage enhanced service performance through data-driven solutions. The scope of work and the anticipated duration underline the potential for long-term strategic partnerships with Buckinghamshire Council, enhancing business credibility and market position in municipal service delivery sectors.

## Notice

Buckinghamshire Council is looking to procure a provider under a single contract to deliver Waste Collection and Street Cleansing Services across Buckinghamshire. These services are essential to the day-to-day operation of the county, supporting residents, businesses, and local communities. Across Buckinghamshire, an average of approximately 627,000 waste collections, serving 245,200 properties, are undertaken each week, highlighting the scale and criticality of the service. This project will seek to procure a suitably experienced provider capable of delivering consistent, high-quality services across the county, while supporting operational efficiency, resilience, and value for money. The Services include: 1) Waste Collection Services for a wide range of categories and frequency; 2) Provision of Street Cleansing Services; 3) Waste Transfer Services; 4) Materials Management Services; 5) Workshop Services; 6) Operation and maintenance of Depot Sites solely for the purpose of the Services; 7) Transportation of all Contract Waste to Nominated Delivery Points; 8) Provision and management of a Management Information System (MIS) including monitoring and reporting of Service performance information at intervals specified in the Contract; 9) Timely and accurate monitoring and reporting of Performance Standard Failures and Performance Deductions in accordance with the Performance Management Framework; 10) Provision of all other Services in the Specification, including any Changes agreed during the Services Period, in accordance with the Contract. The Council intends to award all services under a single integrated contract, rather than splitting up services across lots. The Council is currently working up the delivery timeline for this opportunity, using the Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP), as follows: * Initial Tenders - development time / submission = 18/09/26 - 15/01/27 * Negotiations covering Technical, Legal and Financial elements = 22/03/27 - 02/07/27 * Final tenders - development time / submission = 26/07/27 - 01/10/27 * Contract award and Contract completion - 01/08/28 - 30/09/28 * Contract mobilisation - 01/10/28 - 30/09/29 (for the North) and 01/11/29 - 06/09/30 (for the South) * Contract commencement = 01/10/29 (for the North) and 07/09/30 (for the South). The split nature of the contract mobilisation is due to existing Waste Collection and Street Cleansing services currently being delivered though an in-house arrangement in the north of the county and through and outsourced contract (until September 2030) in the south of the county. The Council is considering an initial period of nine years for the initial term of the Contract, with the ability to extend by a further eight years, and with the ability for the Council to exercise a limited 12-month extension at the end of the initial or extended contract period to allow for unforeseen circumstances. The proposed extended contract period is eight years.

### Planning Information

Buckinghamshire Council is looking to procure a provider to deliver Waste Collection and Street Cleansing Services across Buckinghamshire. These services are essential to the day‑to‑day operation of the county, supporting residents, businesses, and local communities. Across Buckinghamshire, an average of approximately 627,000 waste, serving 245,200 properties. collections are undertaken each week, highlighting the scale and criticality of the service. This project will seek to procure a suitably experienced provider capable of delivering consistent, high‑quality services across the county, while supporting operational efficiency, resilience, and value for money. 
The purpose of this PME is to:
• Test market interest and capacity.
• Refine the requirement.
• Explore potential delivery approaches.
This engagement is not a call for competition.
All suppliers wishing to participate will be required to be registered on our In-tend e-procurement portal.
If you are not already registered, please ensure you:
1. Visit the portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/buckinghamshire-council/aspx/Home
2. Complete the supplier registration process.
Once registered, the reference for this procurement is BC/0001439.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045962-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2029 - 30 Sep 2038 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £776,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP19 8FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North West |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90511000 - Refuse collection services
- 90511200 - Household-refuse collection services
- 90512000 - Refuse transport services
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services
- 90600000 - Cleaning and sanitation services in urban or rural areas, and related services
- 90611000 - Street-cleaning services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 05:53 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045962-2026
- 19 May 2026 at 17:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045937-2026
- 19 May 2026 at 07:27 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045597-2026
- 18 May 2026 at 11:51 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045329-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045962-2026
  20th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045937-2026
  19th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045597-2026
  19th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045329-2026
  18th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/buckinghamshire-council/aspx/Home
- https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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