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Published 21 May 2025, 12:41 BST

Official UK procurement notice

379_26 Waste Collection and Disposal Services

Official notice

Authority: Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO (Local council)

Framework agreement10 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Sectors: Cleaning & Environmental Services (90) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£150,000,000envelope for 10 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 23 Feb 2026awarded 14 Apr 2026
Awarded to Biffa Waste Services Ltd +14 more10 awards
Framework period 2 yrsends 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions · starts 1 Apr 2026

What is being bought10 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

ESPO national framework for the provision of waste and recycling collection and disposal services for non-domestic properties and the provision of specialist waste services including the collection and disposal of hazardous waste, pharmaceutical waste, bulk specialist wastes and waste from house / office clearances.

The Framework is divided into 10 Lots.

For any additional details please also refer to www.espo.org/waste-collection-and… ↗

Note: Overall framework award was concluded on 01/05/2026, with this notice being published to follow on from this.

CPV: Cesspool or septic tank emptying services · Refuse and waste related services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Open framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Bids received
15 bids on the busiest of 10 lots · 21 suppliers appointed
Framework period
2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 1 Apr 2026
Buyer regions
UK
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)

2% of call-off value · As a public body, ESPO have a statutory obligation to recover the costs incurred in the management of this Framework. This obligation is met by means of a Framework Fee which will be payable by the Suppliers to ESPO, and is calculated based on the invoiced value to the customer by the supplier under the framework. Framework fee payments will be plus VAT at the prevailing rate.

Who may buy through it

As a Centralised procurement authority as defined in the Procurement Act 2023, the Framework is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at www.espo.org/amfile/file/download… ↗) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details on general classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: www.espo.org/legal ↗

Published description of the framework

It should be noted that the Framework could be used in a number of ways where waste collection and disposal services are required. Customers wishing to buy Services via the Framework will do so in the following way(s) in accordance with section 45 of the Procurement Act 2023 (and any subsequent amendment or re-enactment thereof):

Call-off without competition

'Calling-off' Services from a Supplier identified who is: a) included in the Framework; b) suitable for meeting the Customer's specific needs; c) delivers to the geographical region/sub-region of the Customer, and; d) identified as offering the most advantageous solution to the Customer's requirements, based on the Framework pricing and the additional benefits offered by each Supplier.

Call-off with competition (Further Competitive Selection Process)

'Calling-off' by conducting a further competitive selection process amongst those Suppliers identified in the Framework as being able to provide the required Services. This means that not all competitive selection processes will necessarily include all the Suppliers - a customer will only invite those Suppliers that are included in the Framework for the particular type of contract required. Customers will assess the suppliers as set out in the terms and conditions of the Framework.

Please note that once this Framework is established, the right is reserved by the Customer when running a further competitive selection process, to invite the Suppliers to participate in an eAuction.

Call-offs published through it2

Notices that name this framework as their framework in the official record. Many call-offs are never published, so this is a floor, not utilisation.

Lots and requirements (10)Procurement structure

10 lots · all with a published value · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 10 lots carries the same published figure, £150,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1General WasteAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

Provision of general waste collection and disposal services.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. · The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
90500000 Refuse and waste related services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #2Paper and Cardboard RecyclingAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

Provision of paper and cardboard recycling services.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. · The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
90500000 Refuse and waste related services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #3Metals and Plastic RecyclingAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

Provision of metals and plastic recycling services.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. · The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
90500000 Refuse and waste related services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #4Glass RecyclingAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

Provision of glass recycling services.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. · The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
90500000 Refuse and waste related services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #5Mixed RecyclingAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

Provision of mixed recycling services.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. · The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
90500000 Refuse and waste related services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #6Food WasteAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

Provision of food waste collection and disposal services.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. · The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
90500000 Refuse and waste related services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #7Hazardous WasteAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

Provision of hazardous waste collection and disposal services.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. · The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
90500000 Refuse and waste related services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #8Specialist Waste Streams / Bulk Non-Hazardous WasteAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

Provision of specialist waste streams / bulk non-hazardous waste collection and disposal services.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. · The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
90500000 Refuse and waste related services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #9Liquid Waste / OilAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

Provision of liquid waste / oil collection and disposal services.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. · The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
90460000 Cesspool or septic tank emptying services90500000 Refuse and waste related services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #10Site Clearance Waste (incl. furniture)AwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

Provision of site clearance waste (incl. furniture) collection and disposal services.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. · The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated value captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
90500000 Refuse and waste related services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 10 lots
Price: 100%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Price: 40%
  • Non-Price: 60%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Price
  • Non-Price
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 100 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 10 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “379_26 Waste Collection and Disposal Services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use the vehicle
As a Centralised procurement authority as defined in the Procurement Act 2023, the Framework is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details on general classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
21 May 2025, 12:41 BST
Last source update
7 May 2026, 13:17 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 13 Mar 2026
Authority reference
379_26
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-006187
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Cesspool or septic tank emptying servicesRefuse and waste related services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a81 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: East Midlands Tendering
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free regional portal
Appointment period ends
23 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
16 Feb 2026, 17:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)

call-off levy · 2% of call-off value · As a public body, ESPO have a statutory obligation to recover the costs incurred in the management of this Framework. This obligation is met by means of a Framework Fee which will be payable by the Suppliers to ESPO, and is calculated based on the invoiced value to the customer by the supplier under the framework. Framework fee payments will be plus VAT at the prevailing rate.

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Refer to all instructions captured via www.eastmidstenders.org ↗

Timeline

21 May 2025 → 7 May 2026 · 11 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    21 May 2025, 12:41 BST
  2. Market engagement
    9 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST

    Suppliers are being engaged with:

    • To understand any changes or developments in the market;
    • To help refine the procurement process in terms of scope of the framework;
    • To assess market's capacity to meet the framework requirements;
    • To identify potential risks in the market;
    • To determine the extent the service providers are aware of the importance of social value and the ways in which they provide it to customers;
    • To ensure the market is prepared for carbon reduction plans to be included as a condition of participation for the procurement.

    Engagement is being undertaken via a Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire, that is available as a Public Message on the EastMidsTenders eProcurement Portal (www.eastmidstenders.org ↗). Please refer to all instructions in the Public Messages, and any organisation that feels they can contribute should return the RFI Questionnaire via the Messaging facility on the eProcurement Portal by 17:00 (5pm) on 22 August 2025.

    Suppliers wishing to participate and access Public Messages MUST first register interest for 379_25 via the EastMidsTenders eProcurement Portal (please see below for further details).

    For the purposes of this Preliminary market engagement (PME), please express your interest as follows:

    (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org ↗; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '379_25' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest.

    Please access the Messages area/section of the eProcurement Portal (ProContract / EastMidsTenders - Messages can be accessed via the Activity dashboard once an Expression of interest has been completed) for any further communications on this preliminary market engagement, including the RFI documentation.

    In the case of any questions or clarifications relating to this PME, these should also be submitted to ESPO as a Message on the eProcurement Portal (again once an Expression of interest has been completed).

    Suppliers should note that this is a preliminary market engagement exercise (and NOT a competitive tender process at this stage). The participation of a supplier in this preliminary market engagement will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and ESPO.

    It is anticipated that Suppliers taking part in the preliminary market engagement will not be put at an unfair advantage when bidding for this framework. A supplier's participation, or lack of participation, shall not impact the ability of the supplier to participate in any resulting tender exercise. Suppliers should note that any interest indicated does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

  3. Next notice expected398 days ago
    12 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
  4. Tender notice published265 days ago
    23 Jan 2026, 13:10 GMT
  5. Clarification questions by241 days ago
    16 Feb 2026, 17:00 GMT
  6. Admission / appointment period ends234 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    23 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
  7. Award decision expected by216 days ago
    13 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
  8. Contract starts198 days ago
    1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
  9. Assessment summaries sent183 days ago
    16 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
  10. Standstill ends171 days ago
    27 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
  11. Latest notice published161 days ago
    7 May 2026, 13:17 BST

Notice history

12 events · 6 releases on Find a Tender · since 21 May 2025
  1. Pipeline notice published
    21 May 2025, 12:41 BST
    UK1
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    15 Jul 2025, 12:01 BST
    UK2
  3. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    14 Aug 2025, 15:47 BST
    UK2
  4. Tender notice published
    23 Jan 2026, 13:10 GMT
    UK4
  5. Published value updated
    23 Jan 2026, 13:10 GMT
  6. Status changed to active
    23 Jan 2026, 13:10 GMT
  7. Procurement method changed
    23 Jan 2026, 13:10 GMT
  8. Deadline published: 23 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
    23 Jan 2026, 13:10 GMT
  9. Contract award notice published
    16 Apr 2026, 12:35 BST
    UK6
  10. Status changed to complete
    16 Apr 2026, 12:35 BST
  11. Contract signature expected
    28 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  12. Contract details notice published
    7 May 2026, 13:17 BST
    UK7
Published amendments (1)

The date for the return of RFI responses is being extended by 1 week to 22 August 2025 (17:00 / 5pm).

Routine re-releases (6)
  • 2025-08: 1 release · 14 Aug 2025
  • 2025-07: 1 release · 15 Jul 2025
  • 2025-05: 1 release · 21 May 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 2110 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 159 from SMEs · busiest of 10 lots
Named bidders 26published on the award notice
Contracts signed 10latest 30 Apr 2026

£125,000,000 is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 10 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 10 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.

Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · General Waste1 award
Biffa Waste Services Ltd, Bywaters (Leyton) Limited, COUNTRYSTYLE RECYCLING LIMITED, J&B Recycling LtdSME, Oxford Direct Services Trading LimitedSME, P W COMMERCIAL COMPANY LIMITED (t/a Printwaste Recycling & Shredding)SME +8 more28 Apr 2026 – 27 Apr 2028 · up to 27 Apr 2030Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Estimated Lot values captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract in line with the framework.ceiling above14 Apr 2026Awarded
Lot 2 · Paper and Cardboard Recycling1 award
Biffa Waste Services Ltd, Bywaters (Leyton) Limited, COUNTRYSTYLE RECYCLING LIMITED, J&B Recycling LtdSME, Oxford Direct Services Trading LimitedSME, P W COMMERCIAL COMPANY LIMITED (t/a Printwaste Recycling & Shredding)SME +8 more28 Apr 2026 – 27 Apr 2028 · up to 27 Apr 2030Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Estimated Lot values captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract in line with the framework.ceiling above14 Apr 2026Awarded
Lot 3 · Metals and Plastic Recycling1 award
Biffa Waste Services Ltd, Bywaters (Leyton) Limited, COUNTRYSTYLE RECYCLING LIMITED, Cumbria Waste Recycling LtdSME, J&B Recycling LtdSME, Oxford Direct Services Trading LimitedSME +5 more28 Apr 2026 – 27 Apr 2028 · up to 27 Apr 2030Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Estimated Lot values captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract in line with the framework.ceiling above14 Apr 2026Awarded
Lot 4 · Glass Recycling1 award
Biffa Waste Services Ltd, Bywaters (Leyton) Limited, COUNTRYSTYLE RECYCLING LIMITED, J&B Recycling LtdSME, Oxford Direct Services Trading LimitedSME, P W COMMERCIAL COMPANY LIMITED (t/a Printwaste Recycling & Shredding)SME +7 more28 Apr 2026 – 27 Apr 2028 · up to 27 Apr 2030Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Estimated Lot values captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract in line with the framework.ceiling above14 Apr 2026Awarded
Lot 5 · Mixed Recycling1 award
Biffa Waste Services Ltd, Bywaters (Leyton) Limited, COUNTRYSTYLE RECYCLING LIMITED, J&B Recycling LtdSME, Oxford Direct Services Trading LimitedSME, P W COMMERCIAL COMPANY LIMITED (t/a Printwaste Recycling & Shredding)SME +8 more28 Apr 2026 – 27 Apr 2028 · up to 27 Apr 2030Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Estimated Lot values captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract in line with the framework.ceiling above14 Apr 2026Awarded
Lot 6 · Food Waste1 award
Biffa Waste Services Ltd, Bywaters (Leyton) Limited, COUNTRYSTYLE RECYCLING LIMITED, J&B Recycling LtdSME, Oxford Direct Services Trading LimitedSME, P W COMMERCIAL COMPANY LIMITED (t/a Printwaste Recycling & Shredding)SME +7 more28 Apr 2026 – 27 Apr 2028 · up to 27 Apr 2030Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Estimated Lot values captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract in line with the framework.ceiling above14 Apr 2026Awarded
Lot 7 · Hazardous Waste1 award
Biffa Waste Services Ltd, Bywaters (Leyton) Limited, Cleansing Service Group Limited, Cumbria Waste Recycling LtdSME, Hills Waste Solutions Ltd, J&B Recycling LtdSME +3 more28 Apr 2026 – 27 Apr 2028 · up to 27 Apr 2030Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Estimated Lot values captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract in line with the framework.ceiling above14 Apr 2026Awarded
Lot 8 · Specialist Waste Streams / Bulk Non-Hazardous Waste1 award
Biffa Waste Services Ltd, Bywaters (Leyton) Limited, COUNTRYSTYLE RECYCLING LIMITED, J&B Recycling LtdSME, Oxford Direct Services Trading LimitedSME, P W COMMERCIAL COMPANY LIMITED (t/a Printwaste Recycling & Shredding)SME +5 more28 Apr 2026 – 27 Apr 2028 · up to 27 Apr 2030Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Estimated Lot values captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract in line with the framework.ceiling above14 Apr 2026Awarded
Lot 9 · Liquid Waste / Oil1 award
Biffa Waste Services Ltd, Cleansing Service Group Limited, Hills Waste Solutions Ltd, Hydro Cleansing LimitedSME, J&B Recycling LtdSME, VEOLIA ES (UK) LIMITED28 Apr 2026 – 27 Apr 2028 · up to 27 Apr 2030Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Estimated Lot values captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract in line with the framework.ceiling above14 Apr 2026Awarded
Lot 10 · Site Clearance Waste (incl. furniture)1 award
BENJI & CO. LIMITEDSME, Biffa Waste Services Ltd, Bywaters (Leyton) Limited, J&B Recycling LtdSME, Oxford Direct Services Trading LimitedSME, P W COMMERCIAL COMPANY LIMITED (t/a Printwaste Recycling & Shredding)SME +5 more28 Apr 2026 – 27 Apr 2028 · up to 27 Apr 2030Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Estimated Lot values captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract in line with the framework.ceiling above14 Apr 2026Awarded

Contracts

All 10 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £125,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Lot 1. General Waste · Biffa Waste Services Ltd, Bywaters (Leyton) Limited, COUNTRYSTYLE RECYCLING LIMITED, J&B Recycling LtdSME, Oxford Direct Services Trading LimitedSME, P W COMMERCIAL COMPANY LIMITED (t/a Printwaste Recycling & Shredding)SME +8 more

    Signed
    30 Apr 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2028 · up to 29 Apr 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Estimated Lot values captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract in line with the framework.

  • Lot 10. Site Clearance Waste (incl. furniture) · BENJI & CO. LIMITEDSME, Biffa Waste Services Ltd, Bywaters (Leyton) Limited, J&B Recycling LtdSME, Oxford Direct Services Trading LimitedSME, P W COMMERCIAL COMPANY LIMITED (t/a Printwaste Recycling & Shredding)SME +5 more

    Signed
    30 Apr 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2028 · up to 29 Apr 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Estimated Lot values captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract in line with the framework.

  • Lot 2. Paper and Cardboard Recycling · Biffa Waste Services Ltd, Bywaters (Leyton) Limited, COUNTRYSTYLE RECYCLING LIMITED, J&B Recycling LtdSME, Oxford Direct Services Trading LimitedSME, P W COMMERCIAL COMPANY LIMITED (t/a Printwaste Recycling & Shredding)SME +8 more

    Signed
    30 Apr 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2028 · up to 29 Apr 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Estimated Lot values captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract in line with the framework.

  • Lot 3. Metals and Plastic Recycling · Biffa Waste Services Ltd, Bywaters (Leyton) Limited, COUNTRYSTYLE RECYCLING LIMITED, Cumbria Waste Recycling LtdSME, J&B Recycling LtdSME, Oxford Direct Services Trading LimitedSME +5 more

    Signed
    30 Apr 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2028 · up to 29 Apr 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Estimated Lot values captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract in line with the framework.

  • Lot 4. Glass Recycling · Biffa Waste Services Ltd, Bywaters (Leyton) Limited, COUNTRYSTYLE RECYCLING LIMITED, J&B Recycling LtdSME, Oxford Direct Services Trading LimitedSME, P W COMMERCIAL COMPANY LIMITED (t/a Printwaste Recycling & Shredding)SME +7 more

    Signed
    30 Apr 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2028 · up to 29 Apr 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Estimated Lot values captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract in line with the framework.

  • Lot 5. Mixed Recycling · Biffa Waste Services Ltd, Bywaters (Leyton) Limited, COUNTRYSTYLE RECYCLING LIMITED, J&B Recycling LtdSME, Oxford Direct Services Trading LimitedSME, P W COMMERCIAL COMPANY LIMITED (t/a Printwaste Recycling & Shredding)SME +8 more

    Signed
    30 Apr 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2028 · up to 29 Apr 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Estimated Lot values captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract in line with the framework.

  • Lot 6. Food Waste · Biffa Waste Services Ltd, Bywaters (Leyton) Limited, COUNTRYSTYLE RECYCLING LIMITED, J&B Recycling LtdSME, Oxford Direct Services Trading LimitedSME, P W COMMERCIAL COMPANY LIMITED (t/a Printwaste Recycling & Shredding)SME +7 more

    Signed
    30 Apr 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2028 · up to 29 Apr 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Estimated Lot values captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract in line with the framework.

  • Lot 7. Hazardous Waste · Biffa Waste Services Ltd, Bywaters (Leyton) Limited, Cleansing Service Group Limited, Cumbria Waste Recycling LtdSME, Hills Waste Solutions Ltd, J&B Recycling LtdSME +3 more

    Signed
    30 Apr 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2028 · up to 29 Apr 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Estimated Lot values captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract in line with the framework.

  • Lot 8. Specialist Waste Streams / Bulk Non-Hazardous Waste · Biffa Waste Services Ltd, Bywaters (Leyton) Limited, COUNTRYSTYLE RECYCLING LIMITED, J&B Recycling LtdSME, Oxford Direct Services Trading LimitedSME, P W COMMERCIAL COMPANY LIMITED (t/a Printwaste Recycling & Shredding)SME +5 more

    Signed
    30 Apr 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2028 · up to 29 Apr 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Estimated Lot values captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract in line with the framework.

  • Lot 9. Liquid Waste / Oil · Biffa Waste Services Ltd, Cleansing Service Group Limited, Hills Waste Solutions Ltd, Hydro Cleansing LimitedSME, J&B Recycling LtdSME, VEOLIA ES (UK) LIMITED

    Signed
    30 Apr 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2028 · up to 29 Apr 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Estimated Lot values captured in this notice (which is for the overall framework) includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract in line with the framework.

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · General Waste14final-stage tenders · 30 at stage one50—
2 · Paper and Cardboard Recycling15final-stage tenders · 30 at stage one70—
3 · Metals and Plastic Recycling12final-stage tenders · 30 at stage one50—
4 · Glass Recycling14final-stage tenders · 30 at stage one60—
5 · Mixed Recycling14final-stage tenders · 30 at stage one50—
6 · Food Waste13final-stage tenders · 30 at stage one50—
7 · Hazardous Waste10final-stage tenders · 30 at stage one40—
8 · Specialist Waste Streams / Bulk Non-Hazardous Waste12final-stage tenders · 30 at stage one50—
9 · Liquid Waste / Oil8final-stage tenders · 30 at stage one30—
10 · Site Clearance Waste (incl. furniture)14final-stage tenders · 30 at stage one90—

Who bid

Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PYDD-1122-TCVN Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, East Midlands, LE19 1ESContact name, email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

26 commercial parties on the notice · 21 awarded
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  • HILLS WASTE SOLUTIONS LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 00571289 Wiltshire House County Park Business Centre, Shrivenham Road, Swindon, South West, SN1 2NRContact email
  • HYDRO CLEANSING LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 03916897 HCL House, Beddington Farm Road, Beddington, Croydon, London, CR0 4XBContact email
  • INTER COUNTY SERVICE GROUP LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 03687428 Unit D Brindley Close, Rushden, East Midlands, NN10 6ENContact email
  • J & B RECYCLING LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02905505 3 Sidings Court, White Rose Way, Doncaster, Yorkshire & Humber, DN4 5NUContact email
  • LANES GROUP LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 03784486 C/O Elements Ring Road, Lower Wortley, Leeds, Yorkshire & Humber, LS12 6AB
  • MICK GEORGE LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02417831 Second Floor, Arena Court, Crown Lane, Maidenhead, South East, SL6 8QZContact email
  • OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES TRADING LIMITED (part of the ODS Group)Framework contractorGB-COH: 10719214 Cowley Marsh Depot, Marsh Road, Oxford, South East, OX4 2HHContact email
  • P W COMMERCIAL COMPANY LIMITED (t/a Printwaste Recycling & Shredding)Framework contractorGB-COH: 02994299 Commerce House, Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham, South West, GL51 9ANContact email
  • POWERDAY PLCBidder / tendererGB-COH: 01509382 130 Shaftesbury Avenue, 2nd Floor, London, London, W1D 5EU
  • SHRED STATION LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 06359628 Osborne House Wendover Road, Rackheath, Norwich, East of England, NR13 6LHContact email
  • SUEZ RECYCLING AND RECOVERY UK LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02291198 Suez House, Grenfell Road, Maidenhead, South East, SL6 1ESContact email
  • T J WASTE & RECYCLING LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 05117867 Charity Farm, 127 Wickham Road, Fareham, South East, PO17 5BPContact email
  • URBIN WASTE LIMITED (t/a Urbin)Framework contractorGB-COH: 15155592 117 Dartford Road, Dartford, South East, DA1 3ENContact email
  • VEOLIA ES (UK) LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02481991 210 Pentonville Road, London, London, N1 9JYContact email
  • WYNSDALE GROUP LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 07837119 Dunkirk Industrial Estate London Road, Dunkirk, Faversham, South East, ME13 9LGContact email
  • YORWASTE LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02666908 Mount View, Standard Way, Northallerton, Yorkshire & Humber, DL6 2YDContact email

Official documents & specifications (47)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Signed contract contractSigned contractPDF379_26 Framework Agreement
  • Technical specifications tenderTechnical specificationsPlease refer to the tender documents (see above for further details including summary instructions on how to access these).
  • Bidding documents and specifications tenderBidding documents and specificationsTo tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed): (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '379_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMi…
  • Signed contract contractSigned contractPDF379_26 Framework Agreement
  • Signed contract contractSigned contractPDF379_26 Framework Schedule 3 - Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms
  • Signed contract contractSigned contractPDF379_26 Framework Agreement

Notices published for this procedure

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