Scope
Description
In preparation, and in advance of any decisions being taken about the services that will be delivered from 2028, the Council is currently reviewing these services and would like to commission work to:
• Assess and benchmark the cost and performance of the Council's current kerbside waste collection service.
• Consider options for improving the performance and efficiency of these services.
• Assess and evaluate the options for the delivery of these services (in house, contract, JV, etc)
• Assess the options to secure fleet that will be used for waste collection services.
• Consider the options, benefits and risks for 'off-take' contracts for the materials that are collected for recycling or composting at the kerbside.
• Consider how flexibility can be built into the collection services to accommodate future housing growth and future legislation changes.
• Consider how the design of the waste collection service can minimise the financial impact of the Emissions Trading Scheme, for example by targeting high carbon content wastes.
• Consider the benefits and disbenefits of the waste collection and cleansing services being delivered jointly or under separate arrangements.
• Consider the opportunities for the collection of commercial waste and any associated risks.
For the full detailed scope of services please review the attached Appendix 1
Total value (estimated)
- £40,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 September 2025 to 31 December 2025
- 3 months, 9 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
Contract locations
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Participation
Conditions of participation
West Northamptonshire Council wishes to invite quotations for the supply of consultancy services in respect of this requirement.
All quotations should be completed on this form and be returned before the quotation deadline of Monday 1st September 2025, 5pm.
Potential Suppliers should satisfy themselves of the accuracy of all fees, rates and prices quoted, since they will be required to hold these or withdraw their quotation Response in the event of errors being identified after the Deadline for Submission of quotations.
Expressions of interest should be provided by email to wasteprocurements@westnorthants.gov.uk
For full details please review the attached 'E-Quote' document.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 August 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
1 September 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All quotations and clarifications should be addressed to wasteprocurements@westnorthants.gov.uk
Clarifications need to be submitted prior to the deadline shown on the E-Quote document, and quotations should be completed and returned before the quotation deadline of Monday 1st September 2025.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
The Award Criteria Questionnaire carries a total weight of 60% quality and 40 % price.
The scores from these sections will be added together and the Potential Supplier with the highest overall score will be awarded the contract.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
E Quote for Review of Collection Services for West Northamptonshire Council.pdf
Appendix 1 Waste Collection Review - Consultants Brief.pdf
Appendix 2 - Terms and Conditions for Services Contracts up to 100 000 WNC - Review of Current Collection Service and Future Recommendations.pdf
Contracting authority
West Northamptonshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGDV-8944-CMBP
Angel Street
Northampton
NN1 1ED
United Kingdom
Region: UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government