Official UK procurement notice
Framework Agreement for Provision of a Contingency Residual Waste Disposal
Authority: Staffordshire County Council (Local council)
What is being bought5 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionStaffordshire County Council require a Supplier(s) to provide a contingency disposal point and treatment facility, via Energy Recovery, for residual waste (EWC 20-03-01) produced by Staffordshire's residents. The supplier will be responsible for the treatment and disposal of Staffordshire's waste on an ad-hoc basis.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Mar 2029, 23:59 GMT.
CPV: Refuse and waste related services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Bids received
- 4 bids on the busiest of 5 lots · 4 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 1 Sept 2025
Published description of the framework
Please refer to Framework Agreement
- Residual Waste Disposal · Staffordshire County Council · 9 Sept 2026
- Disposal of Residual Waste · Staffordshire County Council · 1 Sept 2026
- Residual waste disposal · Staffordshire County Council · 1 Sept 2026
- Residual Waste Disposal · Staffordshire County Council · 1 Sept 2026
- Residual Waste Disposal · Staffordshire County Council · 30 Jul 2026
Notices that name this framework as their framework in the official record, latest 5 of 21. Many call-offs are never published, so this is a floor, not utilisation.
Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure
5 lots · all with a published value · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Newcastle under Lyme Borough CouncilAwardedRenewalPublished value£12,690,000
Staffordshire County Council require a Supplier(s) to provide a contingency disposal point and treatment facility, via Energy Recovery, for the residual waste (EWC 20-03-01) produced by Staffordshire's residents from the borough of Newcastle under Lyme. The supplier will be responsible for the treatment and disposal of Staffordshire's waste on an ad hoc basis.
Staffordshire County Council is the Customer as it is the Waste Disposal Authority (WDA) for the Waste Collection Authority for Lot 1
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council (NuLBC) collect the residual waste from their residents via RCVs. They currently direct deliver their waste to Hanford Energy Recovery Facility and therefore do not have access to a Waste Transfer Station.
- Economic & financial standing
See tender documents
- Technical & professional ability
See tender documents
Lot #2East Staffordshire Borough CouncilAwardedRenewalPublished value£5,616,000
Staffordshire County Council require a Supplier(s) to provide a contingency disposal point and treatment facility, via Energy Recovery, for the residual waste (EWC 20-03-01) produced by Staffordshire's residents from the borough of East Staffordshire. The supplier will be responsible for the treatment and disposal of Staffordshire's waste on an ad hoc basis.
Staffordshire County Council is the Customer as it is the Waste Disposal Authority (WDA) for the Waste Collection Authority for Lot 2
East Staffordshire Borough Council (ESBC) currently direct deliver approximately 2,200 per annum of their residents' residual waste to Hanford Energy Recovery Facility.
ESBC also deliver approximately 8,300 tonnes of residual waste to Hanford Energy Recovery Facility via Willshees Transfer Station, to which Staffordshire County Council are currently contracted to.
- Economic & financial standing
See tender documents
- Technical & professional ability
See tender documents
Lot #3Stafford Borough CouncilAwardedRenewalPublished value£5,670,000
- Economic & financial standing
See tender documents
- Technical & professional ability
See tender documents
Lot #4Staffordshire Moorlands District CouncilAwardedRenewalPublished value£3,456,000
- Economic & financial standing
See tender documents
- Technical & professional ability
See tender documents
Lot #5Household Waste Recycling CentresAwardedRenewalPublished value£2,430,000
- Economic & financial standing
See tender documents
- Technical & professional ability
See tender 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 sub-criteria (6)
- Revocation/Suspension of Licenses: 4%
- Human Resources Deployed to the Contract: 4%
- Vehicles and Plant Provision: 3%
- Vehicle Turnaround Time: 5%
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: 4%
- Cost per Tonne: 80%
Published award criteria (6)
- Revocation/Suspension of Licenses
- Human Resources Deployed to the Contract
- Vehicles and Plant Provision
- Vehicle Turnaround Time
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
- Cost per Tonne
- Economic & financial standing
See tender documents
- Technical & professional ability
See tender documents
- Price carries 80 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 8 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
- “Framework Agreement for Provision of a Contingency Residual Waste…” 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
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 1 Mar 2029
- First published
- 15 May 2025, 08:43 BST
- Last source update
- 5 Jan 2026, 07:23 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 8 Aug 2025
- Authority reference
IA3589- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-030849- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0513caFind a Tender
- Risks
Local Government Re-organisation
1.1 In December 2024 the Government issued a White Paper on Local Government Re-Organisation entitled the "English Devolution White Paper".
1.2 In March 2025 Staffordshire County Council submitted their suggested re-organisation plan to the Government and are awaiting a response.
1.3 Final proposals will be submitted in November 2025 and implementation of the changes is expected by Government to be by 2028 at the earliest.
1.4 Whilst the expected impact of most changes to Local Government will be settled at Government Level (Change in Law) please be aware that it may be government policy or expedient that any affected party will be recommended to agree bi-lateral or multi-lateral changes to their existing contractual arrangements.
1.5 Updates on proposals and changes can be found on the Staffordshire County Council Website and at other media outlets
The parties agree that in the event of a Local Government Re-organisation: -
2.1 that reorganisation of local authorities may result in the transfer assignment or novation of this Agreement in whole or in part to a successor authority or successor authorities. Such transfer assignment or novation shall not constitute a breach or require consent and the [contracting party] consents to the transfer assignment or novation of this Agreement in whole or in parts to any successor authority(ies) established under the local government reorganisation legislation and that as a consequence the obligations and rights under this Agreement shall continue to apply and be enforceable by or against any successor authority(ies) following a local government reorganisation; and
2.2 the parties acknowledge that if applicable the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 may apply and agree to comply with all consequential and reasonable obligations arising thereunder
2.3 the parties acknowledge that any new organisation(s) may utilise or create and manage all and any existing or required framework agreements relating to the provision of the [goods and] services provided under this current agreement
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 29 Jul 2025, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 15 Jul 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
15 May 2025 → 5 Jan 2026 · 10 dates- Planning notice published15 May 2025, 08:43 BST
- Next notice expected21 May 2025, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published9 Jun 2025, 10:57 BST
- Clarification questions by15 Jul 2025, 12:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown29 Jul 2025, 12:00 BST
- Award decision expected by8 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
- Assessment summaries sent1 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST
- Contract starts1 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST
- Standstill ends398 days ago12 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
- Latest notice published284 days ago5 Jan 2026, 07:23 GMT
Notice history
14 events · 7 releases on Find a Tender · since 15 May 2025- Pipeline notice published15 May 2025, 08:43 BSTUK1
- Tender notice published9 Jun 2025, 10:57 BSTUK4
- Published value updated9 Jun 2025, 10:57 BST
- Status changed to active9 Jun 2025, 10:57 BST
- Procurement method changed9 Jun 2025, 10:57 BST
- Deadline published: 14 Jul 2025, 12:00 BST9 Jun 2025, 10:57 BST
- Tender notice published2 Jul 2025, 16:10 BSTUK4
- Deadline moved to 29 Jul 2025, 12:00 BST2 Jul 2025, 16:10 BST+15 days · was 14 Jul 2025, 12:00 BST
- Contract award notice published3 Sept 2025, 07:19 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete3 Sept 2025, 07:19 BST
- Contract signature expected16 Sept 2025, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published22 Sept 2025, 14:04 BSTUK7
- Contract details notice published23 Oct 2025, 16:06 BSTUK7
- Contract details notice published5 Jan 2026, 07:23 GMTUK7
Published amendments (1)
closing date amended
Routine re-releases (7)
- 2025-09: 1 release · 3 Sept 2025
- 2025-07: 1 release · 2 Jul 2025
- 2025-06: 1 release · 9 Jun 2025
- 2025-05: 1 release · 15 May 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Newcastle under Lyme Borough Council1 award | |||
| Enviro Skip Hire LtdSME, FCC Waste Services (UK) Limited, VEOLIA ES (UK) LIMITED, WILLSHEES WASTE & RECYCLING LIMITEDSME22 Sept 2025 – 21 Sept 2027 · up to 21 Sept 2029Extensions: 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2027, with an option to extend for a further 2 years to a final framework end date of 21st September 2029 · Options: 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2027, with an option to extend for a further 2 years to a final framework end date of 21st September 2029 | £12,690,000 | 1 Sept 2025 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · East Staffordshire Borough Council1 award | |||
| FCC Waste Services (UK) Limited, VEOLIA ES (UK) LIMITED, WILLSHEES WASTE & RECYCLING LIMITEDSME22 Sept 2025 – 21 Sept 2027 · up to 21 Sept 2029Extensions: 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2027, with an option to extend for a further 2 years to a final framework end date of 21st September 2029 · Options: 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2027, with an option to extend for a further 2 years to a final framework end date of 21st September 2029 | £5,616,000 | 1 Sept 2025 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Stafford Borough Council1 award | |||
| Enviro Skip Hire LtdSME, FCC Waste Services (UK) Limited, VEOLIA ES (UK) LIMITED, WILLSHEES WASTE & RECYCLING LIMITEDSME22 Sept 2025 – 21 Sept 2027 · up to 21 Sept 2029Extensions: 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2027, with an option to extend for a further 2 years to a final framework end date of 21st September 2029 · Options: 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2027, with an option to extend for a further 2 years to a final framework end date of 21st September 2029 | £5,670,000 | 1 Sept 2025 | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · Staffordshire Moorlands District Council1 award | |||
| Enviro Skip Hire LtdSME, FCC Waste Services (UK) Limited, VEOLIA ES (UK) LIMITED, WILLSHEES WASTE & RECYCLING LIMITEDSME22 Sept 2025 – 21 Sept 2027 · up to 21 Sept 2029Extensions: 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2027, with an option to extend for a further 2 years to a final framework end date of 21st September 2029 · Options: 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2027, with an option to extend for a further 2 years to a final framework end date of 21st September 2029 | £3,456,000 | 1 Sept 2025 | Awarded |
| Lot 5 · Household Waste Recycling Centres1 award | |||
| Enviro Skip Hire LtdSME, FCC Waste Services (UK) Limited, VEOLIA ES (UK) LIMITED, WILLSHEES WASTE & RECYCLING LIMITEDSME22 Sept 2025 – 21 Sept 2027 · up to 21 Sept 2029Extensions: 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2027 with an option to extend for a further 2 years to a final framework end date of 21st September 2029. · Options: 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2027 with an option to extend for a further 2 years to a final framework end date of 21st September 2029. | £2,430,000 | 1 Sept 2025 | Awarded |
Contracts
Framework Agreement for Provision of a Contingency Residual Waste Disposal
- Signed
- 22 Dec 2025
- Value
- £28,800,000
- Period
- 22 Dec 2025 – 21 Sept 2027 · up to 21 Sept 2029 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2027 with an option to extend for a further 2 years to a final framework end date of 21st September 2029.
Lot 5. Household Waste Recycling Centres · Enviro Skip Hire LtdSME, FCC Waste Services (UK) Limited, VEOLIA ES (UK) LIMITED, WILLSHEES WASTE & RECYCLING LIMITEDSME
- Signed
- 16 Sept 2025
- Value
- £2,430,000
- Period
- 22 Sept 2025 – 21 Sept 2027 · up to 21 Sept 2029 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2027 with an option to extend for a further 2 years to a final framework end date of 21st September 2029.
- Options
- 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2027 with an option to extend for a further 2 years to a final framework end date of 21st September 2029.
Contract 2 · FCC Waste Services (UK) Limited, VEOLIA ES (UK) LIMITED, WILLSHEES WASTE & RECYCLING LIMITEDSME
- Signed
- 16 Sept 2025
- Value
- £5,616,000
- Period
- 22 Sept 2025 – 21 Sept 2027 · up to 21 Sept 2029 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2027 with an option to extend for a further 2 years to a final framework end date of 21st September 2029.
Lot 3. Stafford Borough Council · Enviro Skip Hire LtdSME, FCC Waste Services (UK) Limited, VEOLIA ES (UK) LIMITED, WILLSHEES WASTE & RECYCLING LIMITEDSME
- Signed
- 16 Sept 2025
- Value
- £5,670,000
- Period
- 22 Sept 2025 – 21 Sept 2027 · up to 21 Sept 2029 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2027 with an option to extend for a further 2 years to a final framework end date of 21st September 2029.
- Options
- 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2027 with an option to extend for a further 2 years to a final framework end date of 21st September 2029.
Lot 4. Staffordshire Moorlands District Council · Enviro Skip Hire LtdSME, FCC Waste Services (UK) Limited, VEOLIA ES (UK) LIMITED, WILLSHEES WASTE & RECYCLING LIMITEDSME
- Signed
- 16 Sept 2025
- Value
- £3,456,000
- Period
- 22 Sept 2025 – 21 Sept 2027 · up to 21 Sept 2029 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2027 with an option to extend for a further 2 years to a final framework end date of 21st September 2029.
- Options
- 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2027 with an option to extend for a further 2 years to a final framework end date of 21st September 2029.
Lot 1. Newcastle under Lyme Borough Council · Enviro Skip Hire LtdSME, FCC Waste Services (UK) Limited, VEOLIA ES (UK) LIMITED, WILLSHEES WASTE & RECYCLING LIMITEDSME
- Signed
- 16 Sept 2025
- Value
- £12,690,000
- Period
- 22 Sept 2025 – 21 Sept 2027 · up to 21 Sept 2029 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2027 with an option to extend for a further 2 years to a final framework end date of 21st September 2029.
- Options
- 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2027 with an option to extend for a further 2 years to a final framework end date of 21st September 2029.
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Newcastle under Lyme Borough Council | 4final-stage tenders | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2 · East Staffordshire Borough Council | 3final-stage tenders | 1 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Stafford Borough Council | 4final-stage tenders | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 · Staffordshire Moorlands District Council | 4final-stage tenders | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 · Household Waste Recycling Centres | 4final-stage tenders | 2 | 0 | — |
Who bid
- wonFCC WASTE SERVICES (UK) LIMITED · Yorkshire and the Humber · 2, 3, 1
- wonWILLSHEES WASTE & RECYCLING LIMITEDSME · West Midlands · 2, 3, 1
- wonVEOLIA ES (UK) LIMITED · Greater London · 2, 3, 1
- wonENVIRO SKIP HIRE LTDSME · North West England · 3, 1
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
Framework contractors & participating bidders
4 commercial parties on the notice- ENVIRO SKIP HIRE LTDFramework contractor
- FCC WASTE SERVICES (UK) LIMITEDFramework contractor
- VEOLIA ES (UK) LIMITEDFramework contractor
- WILLSHEES WASTE & RECYCLING LIMITEDFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (22)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Signed contract 001 IA3589 Framework Agreement - FINAL Enviro Skip
- Signed contract IA3589 Framework Agreement - FINAL Enviro Skip
- Signed contract
- Signed contract IA3589 Framework Agreement - FINAL Enviro Skip
- Signed contract
- Signed contract
- Signed contract
- Signed contract
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