Scope
Reference
TD2280
Description
Derby City Council (the Council) undertook this procurement to establish a contract for the management and processing of food waste. The Council is due to commence a new service for the separate collection of food waste from households on the 31st March 2026 in line with the requirements of the Environment Act 2021 and the government's Simpler Recycling policy. Around 4,845t tonnes of food waste are forecast to be collected and require processing by Anaerobic Digestion.
The initial contract period is TWO (2) years; the contract is estimated to commence 30th March 2026 and expire 29th March 2028.
There will be an option to extend the contract for three years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is five years.
Any award is subject to internal project and budget approval, The Council reserves the right to not progress to contract award should approval not be given.
In compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 The Council is introducing a mandatory 8 working day standstill period. This will run from 10/12/2025 and will end 19/12/2025.
Contract 1. TD2280 - Management and Processing of Food Waste
Supplier
Contract value
- £750,000 excluding VAT
- £900,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
9 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
9 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 18 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
8 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 March 2026 to 29 March 2028
- Possible extension to 30 March 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
3 X 12 Month extensions
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
Contract locations
- UKF11 - Derby
Information about tenders
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
SEVERN TRENT GREEN POWER LIMITED
- Companies House: 04501557
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHZX-8795-HWDG
The Stables
Chipping Norton
OX7 4EB
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@stgreenpower.co.uk
Website: https://www.stgreenpower.co.uk/
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. TD2280 - Management and Processing of Food Waste
Contracting authority
Derby City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQVM-1383-ZBXP
The Council House - Corporation Street
Derby
DE1 2FS
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@derby.gov.uk
Website: https://www.derby.gov.uk/
Region: UKF11 - Derby
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government