Scope
Reference
PLACE982ET
Description
The Council is inviting suitable suppliers to provide Services for the reception and Composting of household and commercial Food Waste collected by Erewash Borough Council, Amber Valley Borough Council, South Derbyshire District Council and Derbyshire Dales District Council from kerbside caddies and commercial premises within each District/Borough.
The intention is for the service to commence on 30 March 2026 and run for an Initial Term of eighteen (18) months with the option to extend for twelve (12) months in two six (6) month increments.
Total value (estimated)
- £900,000 excluding VAT
- £1,080,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 March 2026 to 30 September 2027
- Possible extension to 29 September 2028
- 2 years, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
The intention is for the service to commence on 30 March 2026 and run for an Initial Term of eighteen (18) months with the option to extend for twelve (12) months in two six (6) month increments.
Extension of the initial term will be at the sole discretion of the Council, subject to performance and requirements.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
Contract locations
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Lot 1. Amber Valley
Description
Food Waste Composting solution for separately collected food waste from 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. Derbyshire Dales
Description
Food Waste Composting solution for separately collected food waste from Derbyshire Dales District 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 3. Erewash
Description
Food Waste Composting solution for separately collected food waste from Erewash 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 4. South Derbyshire
Description
Food Waste Composting solution for separately collected food waste from South Derbyshire District 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.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Amber Valley
Lot 2. Derbyshire Dales
Lot 3. Erewash
Lot 4. South Derbyshire
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
21 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
28 January 2026, 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)
25 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60% |
| Quality & Technical | Quality | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9e394469-fcdb-f011-813c-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