Official UK procurement notice
Environmental Services Contract · UK public procurement notice
Authority: Bracknell Forest Borough Council (Local council)
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionBracknell Forest Council is seeking to establish a Contract for the delivery of Environmental Services; waste collection, street cleansing and grounds maintenance, including tree management and Bracknell town centre cleansing.
The Contract will be for an initial term of 8 years (2028 – 2036) with an option for the Council to extend for up to a further period of 8 years (2036– 2044).
The new contract(s) are anticipated to commence on 1st October 2028.
The Council is keen to promote a partnership approach with all of our suppliers, given the changing nature of the market, needs and broader financial/operational challenges.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Oct 2042, 23:59 BST.
CPV: Grounds maintenance services · Refuse and waste related services · Street-cleaning and sweeping services
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · all with a published value (£185,000,000 together) · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICESRenewalPublished value£134,665,000
Waste and recycling collection; this is a boroughwide statutory service and plays an important role in meeting landfill reduction and recycling targets.
- Economic & financial standing
refer to procurement documents
- Technical & professional ability
refer to procurement documents
Lot #2STREET AND PUBLIC REALM CLEANSING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND TREESRenewalPublished value£48,000,000
Street and public realm cleansing and grounds maintenance are part statutory; they both support the duty of the Highway Authority to maintain a safe highway network. Both services also support the duty of the local authority to maintain a clean environment which is a statutory duty under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
The Council has a legal duty of care as a landowner and Highway Authority to manage tree-related risks associated with trees under its ownership and responsibility. Through the maintenance of trees as part of wider grounds maintenance the service helps ensure public safety, protect and enhance the borough's tree canopy, and supports wider biodiversity, environmental and climate change objectives.
The grounds maintenance service does also support the Council's work on improving biodiversity on grassed areas such as roadside nature reserves and in managed meadow grass areas.
- Economic & financial standing
refer to procurement documents
- Technical & professional ability
refer to procurement documents
Lot #3BRACKNELL TOWN CENTRE CLEANSINGRenewalPublished value£2,335,000
Cleansing of the town centre; this lot requires a higher frequency and standard of cleansing than the wider borough and is in a high profile busy area.
- Economic & financial standing
refer to procurement documents
- Technical & professional ability
refer to procurement documents
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
Published award criteria (3)
- Quality: refer to procurement documents
- Price: refer to procurement documents
- social value: refer to procurement documents
- Economic & financial standing
refer to procurement documents
- Technical & professional ability
refer to procurement documents
- Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
- Turnover usually expected: about £583,350 – ~£33,643,207 per lot (twice each lot's annual value).
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula. Turnover is an indicative market norm (≈2× annual value), not a published condition.
Competition analysis · published record, not a forecast of who will bid
How Bracknell Forest Borough Council buys Street-cleaning and sweeping services (CPV 9061), and who usually turns up
Bracknell Forest Borough Council’s own published record, next to the published market for the same work. Frameworks and DPS are kept out: they attract a different number of bids. Whole-market view: Street-cleaning and sweeping services (CPV 9061) →
How the contest usually goes
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How often small and medium firms win.
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Small firms have won here. Neither number says whether you qualify; it describes who has been winning.
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How often local firms win similar work.
Winners with a registered address in the delivery region, out of awards with a known address.
Here, local means the winner is registered in the region where that contract was delivered.
A local branch does not count if the registered address is elsewhere.
Most of this buyer’s recorded winners are registered outside South East England.
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How long buyers here take to decide after bids close.
Middle value in days from the deadline to the first award notice, on competitions that published both dates.
Only decided tenders count, so slow ones still waiting are not in.
Half of these awards were announced within 90 days of the bid deadline.
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How often work is awarded with no recorded rival.
Direct awards and tenders where every published lot count shows one bid.
Both shares are minimums: some awards have no bid count.
Thin markets produce this too; it is not proof of a tailored specification.
Direct awards or one recorded bid are common here. Check the route before spending time on a bid.
How many bids did past lots attract?
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How many bids past lots received.
Each colour is a bid-count range. Only competed lots with a published count are included.
Past bids do not predict this tender.
1 bid17% / 38%
2–350% / 50%
4–625% / 13%
7+8% / 0%
How did awards compare with estimates?
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Where winning prices landed against estimates.
Each colour shows awards below, close to or above the published estimate, one lot at a time.
Past prices are a guide, not a bid price.
Below estimate18% / 33%
Within ±2%82% / 33%
Above estimate0% / 33%
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What past awards tell you about each lot.
See the forecast, this buyer’s earlier suppliers and firms with relevant wins.
No supplier is confirmed as a bidder.
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See the forecast, this buyer’s earlier suppliers and firms with relevant wins.
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Open a lot for its forecast, this buyer’s previous supplier and possible competitors, from published award history, not a bid list
Lot #1WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICESCPV 90610000Published estimate£135m
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid28%
2–368%
4–64%
7+0%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 3 comparable awards. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£135m
Estimate£135m
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
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A past supplier may not bid again.
No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.
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Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1.6bn57 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 21 live · £625m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=19 | |
| £1.4bn95 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 27 live · £394m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=34 | |
| £1.3bn73 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 14 live · £550m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=13 | |
| £357m3 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 1 live · £117k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 9% above n=1 | |
| £99m15 awards in 36m · last 5 months ago | 6 live · £98m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=11 |
Lot #2STREET AND PUBLIC REALM CLEANSING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND TREESCPV 90610000Published estimate£48m
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid20%
2–373%
4–66%
7+1%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 3 comparable awards. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£48m
Estimate£48m
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £1.6bn57 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 21 live · £625m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=19 | |
| £1.4bn95 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 27 live · £394m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=34 | |
| £1.3bn73 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 14 live · £550m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=13 | |
| £357m3 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 1 live · £117k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 9% above n=1 | |
| £59m130 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 29 live · £18m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=27 |
Lot #3BRACKNELL TOWN CENTRE CLEANSINGCPV 90610000Published estimate£2.3m
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid17%
2–378%
4–65%
7+0%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 3 comparable awards. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£2.3m
Estimate£2.3m
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| YBC Cleaning Services LtdWorked for this buyer | Corporate Cleaning Agreementnotice published Nov 2023 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1.6bn57 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 21 live · £625m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=19 | |
| £1.4bn95 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 27 live · £394m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=34 | |
| £1.3bn73 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 14 live · £550m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=13 | |
| £25m13 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 4 live · £7.2m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=11 | |
| £24m9 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 5 live · £17m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 21% below n=3 |
About this data
- Source. Official UK public procurement notices (Find a Tender), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. New notices arrive through the day; the figures are rebuilt nightly.
- Two views, kept apart. The authority’s own track record and the wider market for the same kind of work sit side by side and are never mixed. Where the local picture is too thin, a figure widens to a broader market and says which one it used.
- Forecasts are labelled. The price forecast and its range, possible competitors and the earlier-work matches are our estimates from past awards: not published facts, not win chances and not price advice. Official notices do not say who is bidding.
- Every figure shows what it rests on. Not every notice publishes a bid count, a value or a delivery region, so each figure carries the number of records behind it, and one built on few records is marked as such. The on a figure explains it; the counting rules are in the methodology. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
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
- Open for tender
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 1 Oct 2042
- First published
- 16 Apr 2025, 13:46 BST
- Last source update
- 2 Oct 2026, 12:32 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 16 Jul 2027
- Authority reference
DN791065- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-093315- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05040eFind a Tender- Contract terms summary
refer to procurement documents
- Risks
refer to procurement documents
How to participate & submission route
Official notice Submit via ProContract (Due North)- Requests to participate (first stage)
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- Tender submission deadline
- 15 Jan 2027, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 27 Nov 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
16 Apr 2025 → 1 Oct 2028 · 8 dates- Planning notice published16 Apr 2025, 13:46 BST
- Market engagement320 days ago3 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
Overview
Bracknell Forest Council (BFC) is preparing to commence a procurement process for the provision of Environmental Services. The Council intends to structure the procurement into the following Lots:
- Lot 1: Waste Collection
- Lot 2: Street Cleansing and Grounds Maintenance (including Tree Management)
- Lot 3: Town Centre (the Lexicon) Cleansing
While the procurement is expected to be delivered through individual Lots, the Council reserves the right to combine multiple Lots into a single contract in the event that a supplier is successful across multiple Lots.
The formal procurement process is anticipated to commence in June 2026, at which point interested providers will be able to formally express their interest and participate in the tender process.
Anticipated Procurement Launch: June 2026
Anticipated Contract Start Date: 1 October 2028
Anticipated Contract Term: 8 years, with the option to extend for up to a further 8 years
Market Engagement Activity
As part of our market engagement, BFC is running a series of activities to:
- Raise awareness of the upcoming opportunity
- Share early information on the procurement and contract model
- Provide an opportunity for suppliers to ask questions and seek clarification
This engagement is for information purposes only and does not form part of the formal procurement process.
- Supplier Information Sessions (via Microsoft Teams)
The Council will host a number of online information sessions to introduce the proposed procurement / contract model and answer supplier questions. Each session will cover the same content.
Session Dates (2:00 PM – 3:30 PM):
Thursday, 6 November 2025
Thursday, 13 November 2025
Thursday, 20 November 2025
Please note: Suppliers only need to attend one session.
Responses to relevant questions raised during the sessions will be consolidated and shared with all interested providers after the final session.
To book a place, please email [email protected] with the following information:
- Organisation Name:
- Session Date you would like to attend:
- The Lot(s) you are interested in
- Names and email addresses of attendees
The deadline to book onto a session is Thursday, 30 October 2025.
- Bracknell Forest Council Commercial Centre (Depot) Tours – In Person
BFC will also be offering site tours of the Bracknell Forest Commercial Centre (Depot), which will serve as the operational base for the successful provider(s) of Lot 1 and Lot 2.
These tours offer an opportunity to view the depot facilities and ask relevant questions. Any questions and answers from the tours will also be consolidated and shared with all interested parties after the final tour.
Depot Tour Details:
- Time: All tours will begin at 2:00 PM and are anticipated to last for approx. 1 hour
- Group Size per organisation: Max 4 individuals per organisation.
- Organisations per Tour: Anticipated maximum of 3 organisations per tour (although this may be increased dependent on the level of interest).
Available Dates:
Monday, 24 November 2025
Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Thursday, 27 November 2025
Monday, 1 December 2025
Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Wednesday, 3 December 2025
To book a depot tour, please email [email protected] with the following details:
- Organisation Name
- Number of attendees (up to a maximum of 4)
- The Lot(s) you are interested in
- Preferred tour date(s) — please indicate order of preference or state "flexible" if you are happy to attend any date
We will endeavour to accommodate your request but cannot guarantee your selected date.
The deadline to book onto a tour is Monday, 17 November 2025
Confirmation of tour dates will be communicated by: Thursday, 20 November 2025.
The market engagement activity is designed to inform the market only. It does not constitute a formal procurement process or a call for competition under the Procurement Act 2023. Participation or non-participation in this engagement will not influence any future procurement outcome.
- Next notice expected111 days ago30 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published18 days ago2 Oct 2026, 12:32 BST
- Today20 Oct 2026
- Clarification questions byin 39 days27 Nov 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Submission deadlinein 87 days15 Jan 2027, 12:00 GMT
- Award decision expected byin 270 days16 Jul 2027, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts1 Oct 2028, 00:00 BST
Notice history
7 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 16 Apr 2025- Pipeline notice published16 Apr 2025, 13:46 BSTUK1
- Preliminary market engagement notice published7 Oct 2025, 12:12 BSTUK2
- Published value published: £185,000,0007 Oct 2025, 12:12 BST
- Tender notice published2 Oct 2026, 12:32 BSTUK4
- Status changed to active2 Oct 2026, 12:32 BST
- Procurement method changed2 Oct 2026, 12:32 BST
- Deadline published: 15 Jan 2027, 12:00 GMT2 Oct 2026, 12:32 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Nothing awarded yet- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (4)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications Associated tender documents are found at the above website
Notices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- Pipeline notice Pipeline notice on Find a Tender