Scope
Description
West Northamptonshire Council is seeking consultancy support to undertake a comprehensive review of its street cleansing services across the authority area. The consultant will evaluate the current service delivery models, resources, standards of cleanliness, and equipment effectiveness. Recommendations are required to harmonise and optimise the street cleansing service from June 2028, addressing resource allocation, equipment, scheduling, procurement options, and best practice from comparable authorities.
Total value (estimated)
- £30,000 excluding VAT
- £36,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 14 July 2025 to 10 October 2025
- 2 months, 28 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90610000 - Street-cleaning and sweeping services
- 90714000 - Environmental auditing
Contract locations
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 June 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 June 2025, 9:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted submitted to wasteprocurements@westnorthants.gov.uk by the deadline specified. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Submissions must not exceed the maximum total budget of £30,000 excluding VAT - any quotations above this value will be rejected and not considered.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous quotation based on the following criteria:
Quality - 60%
Assessed on relevant experience, proposed methodology, team expertise, understanding of the brief, and ability to meet timescales.
Price - 40%
Evaluated on overall cost and value for money.
The supplier with the highest combined quality and price score will be awarded the contract.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
E Quote for Review of Street Cleansing Services for West Northamptonshire Council.docx
This document outlines the full quotation requirements for the provision of consultancy services to review street cleansing operations across West Northamptonshire Council.
Appendix 1 - Review of Street Cleansing Services for West Northamptonshire Council - Consultants Brief.docx
This document provides the detailed brief for consultants, outlining the background, scope, objectives, and expected deliverables for the review of street cleansing services across West Northamptonshire. It forms the specification for the procurement and should be used to inform supplier responses.
Appendix 2 - Terms and Conditions for Services Contracts up to 100 000 WNC - Review of Street Cleansing Services for West Northamptonshire Council.doc
This document sets out the draft terms and conditions for the contract.
Contracting authority
West Northamptonshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGDV-8944-CMBP
Angel Street
Northampton
NN1 1ED
United Kingdom
Contact name: Julie Sheen
Email: wasteprocurements@westnorthants.gov.uk
Website: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/working-us/doing-business-council
Region: UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government