Scope
Reference
PP-10181
Description
Cornwall Education Learning Trust (CELT) is a multi-academy trust responsible for the operation of a diverse portfolio of primary and secondary schools across Cornwall. The Trust is committed to providing safe, sustainable and well-managed learning environments, underpinned by strong governance, statutory compliance and value for money.
As part of this commitment, CELT requires a reliable, compliant and environmentally responsible waste management service across 18 of its schools. The scope of services includes the collection and management of General Waste, Dry Mixed Recycling, Food Waste, Confidential Waste, and small volumes of hazardous waste, delivered in a manner that prioritises health and safety, minimises disruption to school operations, and supports the Trust’s sustainability objectives, including waste reduction and landfill diversion.
Further information on the Client’s requirements can be found at Attachment 1a Specification and Attachment 1b Client Data.
The Contract period will be for 3 years initially, with the option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client.
Total value (estimated)
- £495,000 excluding VAT
- £594,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
- Possible extension to 31 August 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
Contract locations
- UKK3 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 March 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
23 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender responses, and all clarifications and correspondence, must be submitted using the In-Tend portal at the following link, under project reference PP-10181: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/placegroup
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Quality Assessment: 60% of overall score Price Assessment: 40% of overall score See ITT Part A document for full breakdown |
Price |
Weighting description
Quality Assessment: 60% of overall score
Price Assessment: 40% of overall score
See ITT Part A document for full breakdown
Other information
Payment terms
Payment terms shall be in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, the tender documentation, and all relevant legislation and regulations.
Description of risks to contract performance
Please see section 7 of Part A of the tender documentation for details of contract risks and dependencies.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/placegroup
Tender documentation and all correspondence will be managed via the InTend portal under project reference PP-10181. Please register on the portal and express interest in the project to access the tender documentation.
Contracting authority
CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
- Companies House: 07565242
Atlantic Centre, Trenance Park
Newquay
TR7 2LZ
United Kingdom
Email: info@celtrust.org
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Place Group Ltd
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement Agent on behalf of client
- Companies House: 04395705
The Regent, Chapel Street
Penzance
TR18 4AE
United Kingdom
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly