Scope
Reference
PLACE788ET
Description
Derbyshire County Council are working collaboratively with the following Waste Collection Authorities , Amber Valley Borough Council, Derbyshire Dales District Council, Erewash Borough Council, South Derbyshire District Council
And are inviting tender submissions for the provision of services for the reception and sustainable treatment of household and commercial food waste. The contract will be divided into four lots:
• Lot 1 - Amber Valley Borough Council
• Lot 2 - Derbyshire Dales District Council
• Lot 3 - Erewash Borough Council
• Lot 4 - South Derbyshire District Council
The successful contractors will be required to receive and sustainably treat food waste collected from kerbside caddies and commercial premises within the relevant district or borough. Services must be delivered in full compliance with the requirements set out in the Service Specification and all applicable legislation.
Total value (estimated)
- £900,000 excluding VAT
- £1,080,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2027
- Possible extension to 29 September 2028
- 2 years, 5 months, 29 days
Description of possible extension:
Extensions will be taken dependant on performance and the needs and requirements of the Council
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
Contract locations
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Amber Valley Borough Council
Description
Food Waste Disposal Lot 1 - Amber Valley Borough Council
Lot value (estimated)
- £225,000 excluding VAT
- £270,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 Derbyshire Dales
Description
Food Waste Disposal Lot 2 Derbyshire Dales
Lot value (estimated)
- £225,000 excluding VAT
- £270,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Lot 3 Erewash
Description
Food Waste Disposal Lot 3 Erewash
Lot value (estimated)
- £225,000 excluding VAT
- £270,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Lot 4 South Derbyshire
Description
Food Waste Disposal Lot 4
Lot value (estimated)
- £225,000 excluding VAT
- £270,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Amber Valley Borough Council
Lot 2. Lot 2 Derbyshire Dales
Lot 3. Lot 3 Erewash
Lot 4. Lot 4 South Derbyshire
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
28 August 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
15 September 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0d4b6425-e679-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
Contracting authority
Derbyshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWZQ-2162-JJQL
County Hall
Matlock
DE4 3AG
United Kingdom
Region: UKF13 - South and West Derbyshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government