Scope
Reference
TVMBC ESC061/2025
Description
Middlesbrough Council, Hartlepool Borough Council and Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council are looking for a list of contractors to be added to a framework to supply a food waste disposal service for the 3 Local Authorities across the Tees Valley due to the new food waste legislation which came into effect on 31.03.2025
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,260,000 excluding VAT
- £1,512,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 March 2026 to 30 March 2031
- Possible extension to 30 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month optional extension periods.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
2 x 12 month optional extension periods.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Middlesbrough
Description
LOT 1 is for Middlesbrough Requirements for a Food Waste Disposal Contract.
Lot value (estimated)
- £420,000 excluding VAT
- £504,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKC12 - South Teesside
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Redcar and Cleveland
Description
Lot 2 is for Redcar and Cleveland requirements for a food waste disposal contract
Lot value (estimated)
- £420,000 excluding VAT
- £506,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKC12 - South Teesside
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Hartlepool
Description
Lot 3 is for Hartlepool requirements for a food waste disposal contract
Lot value (estimated)
- £420,000 excluding VAT
- £506,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
30 March 2033
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Framework Appointment
1 In order to be appointed to this framework, your organisation must pass the Procurement Specific Questionnaire - appendix B
2 Suppliers must achieve a scoring of at least 1 on all of the quality questions.
Award of individual Call-off contracts under the Framework Agreement
3 The successful suppliers will enter into a framework agreement. The framework will commence on 31st March 2026 and will be for 7 years.
4 The Contracting Authority does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the services (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any client using the framework pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof.
5 The basis for award of specific streams of work(s) will be operated by the Councils deciding operationally how best to utilise the service considering a TEEP (Technically, Environmentally and Economically Practicable) Assessment and also the most advantageous bid.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Middlesbrough Council
Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council
Hartlepool Borough Council
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
- UKC12 - South Teesside
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Middlesbrough
Lot 2. Redcar and Cleveland
Lot 3. Hartlepool
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 October 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
21 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 50% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authorities
Middlesbrough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJH-5252-HJDM
PO Box 500
Middlesbrough
TS1 9FT
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Website: http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk
Region: UKC12 - South Teesside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHZX-3726-LWBD
Redcar and Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street
Redcar
TS10 1RT
United Kingdom
Region: UKC12 - South Teesside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Hartlepool Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTCQ-5564-CHJP
Civic Centre, Victoria Road
Hartlepool
TS24 8AY
United Kingdom
Region: UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government