Scope
Description
We are seeking a supplier who will:
Manage our existing network of 15 Master Composter volunteers and grow our network, to a total of 25 volunteers
Launch and maintain a community composting support network
Encourage uptake of composting at home within Gloucestershire and report levels of composting participation across the county to the Gloucestershire Resources and Waste Partnership.
Work with the existing network of organisations in Gloucestershire to spread the word about composting including but not limited to the Local Nature Partnership, Gloucestershire Resources and Waste Partnership and Climate Leadership Gloucestershire.
Total value (estimated)
- £70,000 excluding VAT
- £84,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2027
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77120000 - Composting services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 85322000 - Community action programme
Contract locations
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
8 May 2025, 5:30pm
Electronic auction will be used
Yes
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be assessed on the value for money they offer the authority as well as the quality of the applications.
Gloucestershire County Council has now set up an early payment service which aims to pay invoices earlier than the current 30 days. This is an opt in service. Full information and declaration form that must be completed are in 'GCC Early Payments' document.
The budget should allow for:
All activities described above
All management and training costs for the volunteers
All management and training costs for staff
A 2 year long contract from June 2025 to May 2027.
Providing training to residents on composting through both online and in person sessions in Gloucestershire to be run by the service staff.
Submissions
To apply for this contract you must write a brief proposal document and submit on this listing on Procontract. You must apply using the Procontract portal.
Include your anticipated time frame for launch including monthly staffing costs across the time frame
Include a detailed outline of your proposal to fulfil the contract
Include any experience you have in delivering similar services and why you are the best supplier for the role
Include a detailed breakdown of your budget
Include a proposed job description for the composting coordinator (regardless of whether the role is to be a new hire or covered by existing staff time).
Include details of how you would monitor progress of the contract on a quarterly and annual basis and how you would evaluate the success of the contract if you were awarded it
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Gloucestershire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZHT-7473-ZVPN
Shire Hall, Westgate Street
Gloucester
GL1 2TG
United Kingdom
Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government