Scope
Reference
AP/CORP/LCC/25/003
Description
Lancashire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Street Sweepings Treatment Services.
The services will comprise the acceptance, weighing and Treatment of Street Sweepings arising from the Waste Collection Authority district areas and delivered to a Provider's Facility by the Waste Collection Authority, the Authority, and/or their transport contractor(s).
The Treatment of Street Sweepings by the Provider shall ensure the Recovery of reusable materials (e.g. aggregates, organics) is maximised, ensuring any elements of waste residues to landfill is minimised.
The requirements will be split into two lots:
- Lot 1 - Street Sweepings delivered by the Lancashire County Council and/or its transport contractor; and
- Lot 2 - Street Sweepings delivered by Waste Collection Authorities in East Lancashire
Please see the tender documents for further information regarding the requirements.
Total value (estimated)
- £5,857,077 excluding VAT
- £7,028,493 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial contract period will be two years, after such time the Lancashire County Council may extend the contract by a further period or periods of 12 (twelve) months up to a maximum of 24 (twenty-four) months, provided that the total duration does not exceed four years.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Lancashire County Council has the option to extend the contract by a further period or periods of 12 (twelve) months up to a maximum of 24 (twenty-four) months, provided that the total duration does not exceed four years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Please see the tender documents as to how lots will be awarded.
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Street Sweepings delivered by the Authority
Description
The services will comprise the acceptance, weighing and treatment of street sweepings arising from the Waste Collection Authority district areas of Blackpool, Chorley, Fylde, Lancaster, Preston, Ribble Valley, South Ribble, West Lancashire, and Wyre, and delivered to a Provider's Facility by the Authority, and/or its transport contractor(s).
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,974,445 excluding VAT
- £4,769,334 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKD42 - Blackpool
- UKD44 - Lancaster and Wyre
- UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
- UKD47 - Chorley and West Lancashire
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. Lot 2 - Street Sweepings delivered by Waste Collection Authorities in East Lancashire
Description
The services will comprise the acceptance, weighing and treatment of street sweepings arising from the Waste Collection Authority district areas of Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle, and Rossendale, and delivered to a Provider's Facility by the Authority, and/or its transport contractor(s).
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,882,632 excluding VAT
- £2,259,159 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKD46 - East Lancashire
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Street Sweepings delivered by the Authority
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Street Sweepings delivered by Waste Collection Authorities in East Lancashire
Financial capacity.
Insurances.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Street Sweepings delivered by the Authority
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Street Sweepings delivered by Waste Collection Authorities in East Lancashire
Relevant experience and contract examples.
Experience of sub-contractor management.
Health and safety.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Street Sweepings delivered by the Authority
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Street Sweepings delivered by Waste Collection Authorities in East Lancashire
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
4 December 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
The tender documents are available on Lancashire County Council's electronic tendering site: www.lancashire.gov.uk/fusion-supplier-portal/
Use of this system does not require high specification IT equipment or connections, nor high-level personal IT skills/capabilities. Access to the system/software and advice is free of charge. Registration is necessary in order to view the tender details and obtain tender documentation. Tenderers are advised to allow plenty of time for registration and to do this as early as possible during the tender period.
Please see www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/ for further information.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 22 October 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Award Stage Questionnaire | A series of pass/fail questions relating to: - Provider Facility Details - Treatment Facility Details (if applicable) - Method Statement - Process Overview |
Quality |
| Social Value | Weighting 10% |
Quality |
| Price | Weighting 90% |
Price |
Weighting description
A mixture of pass/fail questions and weighted scores, as detailed below. Please also see tender documents for further information.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Lancashire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBBJ-2179-TNXM
PO Box 100, County Hall
Preston
PR1 0LD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Andrew Patten
Email: contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk
Website: http://www.lancashire.gov.uk
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD
Summary of their role in this procurement: Evaluation and ongoing contract management support for the social value deliverables under the future contract.
- Companies House: 09197997
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQHH-4489-TLZM
Tintagel House
London
SE1 7TY
United Kingdom
Email: sales@socialvalueportal.com
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth