Find a TenderAwardedContract details notice
Published 14 May 2025, 08:18 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Provision of Street Sweepings Treatment Services (2 Lots)

Official notice

Authority: Lancashire County Council (Local council)·On behalf of: SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD

2 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Published estimate£5,857,077total for 2 lots · £7,028,493 inc. VAT · 1 value update
Submissions closed 9 Dec 2025awarded 11 Feb 2026
Awarded to Fox Brothers (Leyland) Ltd, Silverwoods Waste Management Ltd2 awards
Contract term 2 yrsends 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions · starts 1 Apr 2026

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Lancashire County Council was seeking tenders for the provision of Street Sweepings Treatment Services.

The services will comprise the acceptance, weighing and Treatment of Street Sweepings arising from the Waste Collection Authority district areas and delivered to a Provider's Facility by the Waste Collection Authority, the Authority, and/or their transport contractor(s).

The Treatment of Street Sweepings by the Provider shall ensure the Recovery of reusable materials (e.g. aggregates, organics) is maximised, ensuring any elements of waste residues to landfill is minimised.

The requirements are split into two lots:

  • Lot 1 - Street Sweepings delivered by the Lancashire County Council and/or its transport contractor; and
  • Lot 2 - Street Sweepings delivered by Waste Collection Authorities in East Lancashire.
  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 22 Oct 2029, 23:59 BST.

CPV: Refuse and waste related services

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value (£5,857,077 together) · same conditions of participation on every lot
Lot #1Street Sweepings delivered by the AuthorityAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEPublished value£3,974,445

The services will comprise the acceptance, weighing and treatment of street sweepings arising from the Waste Collection Authority district areas of Blackpool, Chorley, Fylde, Lancaster, Preston, Ribble Valley, South Ribble, West Lancashire, and Wyre, and delivered to a Provider's Facility by the Authority, and/or its transport contractor(s).

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensionsValue: £3,974,445 exc. VAT · £4,769,334 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Lancashire County Council has the option to extend the contract by a further period or periods of 12 (twelve) months up to a maximum of 24 (twenty-four) months, provided that the total duration does not exceed four years. · The initial contract period will be two years, after such time the Lancashire County Council may extend the contract by a further period or periods of 12 (twelve) months up to a maximum of 24 (twenty-four) months, provided that the total duration does not exceed four years.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Financial capacity.

    Insurances.

    Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Relevant experience and contract examples.

    Experience of sub-contractor management.

    Health and safety.

    Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.

Lot #2Street Sweepings delivered by Waste Collection Authorities in East LancashireAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEPublished value£1,882,632

The services will comprise the acceptance, weighing and treatment of street sweepings arising from the Waste Collection Authority district areas of Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle, and Rossendale, and delivered to a Provider's Facility by the Authority, and/or its transport contractor(s).

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensionsValue: £1,882,632 exc. VAT · £2,259,159 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Lancashire County Council has the option to extend the contract by a further period or periods of 12 (twelve) months up to a maximum of 24 (twenty-four) months, provided that the total duration does not exceed four years. · The initial contract period will be two years, after such time the Lancashire County Council may extend the contract by a further period or periods of 12 (twelve) months up to a maximum of 24 (twenty-four) months, provided that the total duration does not exceed four years.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Financial capacity.

    Insurances.

    Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Relevant experience and contract examples.

    Experience of sub-contractor management.

    Health and safety.

    Please see the tender documents for further information relating to 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
Lot distribution rule: Please see the tender documents as to how lots will be awarded.
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Financial capacity.

    Insurances.

    Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Relevant experience and contract examples.

    Experience of sub-contractor management.

    Health and safety.

    Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.

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
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 22 Oct 2029
First published
14 May 2025, 08:18 BST
Last source update
10 Mar 2026, 20:56 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 5 Jan 2026
Authority reference
AP/CORP/LCC/25/003
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-068190
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Refuse and waste related services
Delivery area
North West (UKD4)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-051283 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Submission deadline
9 Dec 2025, 11:00 GMT
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

The tender documents are available on Lancashire County Council's electronic tendering site: www.lancashire.gov.uk/fusion-supplier-portal/ ↗

Use of this system does not require high specification IT equipment or connections, nor high-level personal IT skills/capabilities. Access to the system/software and advice is free of charge. Registration is necessary in order to view the tender details and obtain tender documentation. Tenderers are advised to allow plenty of time for registration and to do this as early as possible during the tender period.

Please see www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and… ↗ for further information.

Timeline

14 May 2025 → 1 Apr 2026 · 10 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    14 May 2025, 08:18 BST
  2. Next notice expected
    1 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
  3. Market engagement375 days ago
    9 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST

    Lancashire County Council is conducting preliminary market engagement relating to the provision of street sweeping treatment services in Lancashire.

    Prior to publication of a full invitation to tender (anticipated later 2025), interested organisations in the waste management sector are invited to engage with this preliminary market engagement exercise.

    Interested organisations should:

    • Visit: www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and… ↗
    • Navigate to the market engagement project by clicking on the link for Provision of Street Sweeping Treatment Services.
    • Review the Preliminary Market Engagement document(s) contained on the project page. This document provides more information regarding this preliminary market engagement exercise.
    • Submit your expression of interest (EOI) via email to [email protected] by no later than 09 October 2025 at 12 noon.
  4. Tender notice published361 days ago
    24 Oct 2025, 12:54 BST
  5. Submission deadline315 days ago
    9 Dec 2025, 11:00 GMT
  6. Award decision expected by287 days ago
    5 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
  7. Assessment summaries sent251 days ago
    11 Feb 2026
  8. Standstill ends241 days ago
    20 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
  9. Latest notice published223 days ago
    10 Mar 2026, 20:56 GMT
  10. Contract starts202 days ago
    1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

13 events · 6 releases on Find a Tender · since 14 May 2025
  1. Pipeline notice published
    14 May 2025, 08:18 BST
    UK1
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    26 Sept 2025, 16:47 BST
    UK2
  3. Tender notice published
    24 Oct 2025, 12:54 BST
    UK4
  4. Published value published: £5,857,077
    24 Oct 2025, 12:54 BST
  5. Status changed to active
    24 Oct 2025, 12:54 BST
  6. Procurement method changed
    24 Oct 2025, 12:54 BST
  7. Deadline published: 4 Dec 2025, 11:00 GMT
    24 Oct 2025, 12:54 BST
  8. Tender notice published
    1 Dec 2025, 09:31 GMT
    UK4
  9. Deadline moved to 9 Dec 2025, 11:00 GMT
    1 Dec 2025, 09:31 GMT
    +5 days · was 4 Dec 2025, 11:00 GMT
  10. Contract award notice published
    11 Feb 2026, 16:27 GMT
    UK6
  11. Status changed to complete
    11 Feb 2026, 16:27 GMT
  12. Contract signature expected
    27 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled
  13. Contract details notice published
    10 Mar 2026, 20:56 GMT
    UK7
Published amendments (1)

Tender Return Deadline changed from the 04 December 2025 at 11am to 09 December 2025 at 11am.

Routine re-releases (6)
  • 2025-10: 1 release · 24 Oct 2025
  • 2025-09: 1 release · 26 Sept 2025
  • 2025-05: 1 release · 14 May 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 2
Awarded value £4,695,0002 awards exc. VAT
Bids received 53 from SMEs
Contracts signed 2latest 5 Mar 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Street Sweepings delivered by the Authority1 award
Fox Brothers (Leyland) LtdSME1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: The initial contract period will be two years, after such time the Lancashire County Council may extend the contract by a further period or periods of 12 (twelve) months up to a maximum of 24 (twenty-four) months, provided that the total duration does not exceed four years. · Options: Lancashire County Council has the option to extend the contract by a further period or periods of 12 (twelve) months up to a maximum of 24 (twenty-four) months, provided that the total duration does not exceed four years.£3,101,00011 Feb 2026Awarded
Lot 2 · Street Sweepings delivered by Waste Collection Authorities in East Lancashire1 award
Silverwoods Waste Management LtdSME1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: The initial contract period will be two years, after such time the Lancashire County Council may extend the contract by a further period or periods of 12 (twelve) months up to a maximum of 24 (twenty-four) months, provided that the total duration does not exceed four years. · Options: Lancashire County Council has the option to extend the contract by a further period or periods of 12 (twelve) months up to a maximum of 24 (twenty-four) months, provided that the total duration does not exceed four years.£1,594,00011 Feb 2026Awarded

Contracts

  • Lot 1 - Street Sweepings delivered by the Authority · Fox Brothers (Leyland) LtdSME

    Signed
    5 Mar 2026
    Value
    £3,101,000
    Period
    1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The initial contract period will be two years, after such time the Lancashire County Council may extend the contract by a further period or periods of 12 (twelve) months up to a maximum of 24 (twenty-four) months, provided that the total duration does not exceed four years.
    Options
    Lancashire County Council has the option to extend the contract by a further period or periods of 12 (twelve) months up to a maximum of 24 (twenty-four) months, provided that the total duration does not exceed four years.

    No agreed KPIs: Contract value is above the relevant threshold but not more than £5 million including VAT.

  • Lot 2 - Street Sweepings delivered by Waste Collection Authorities in East Lancashire · Silverwoods Waste Management LtdSME

    Signed
    5 Mar 2026
    Value
    £1,594,000
    Period
    1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The initial contract period will be two years, after such time the Lancashire County Council may extend the contract by a further period or periods of 12 (twelve) months up to a maximum of 24 (twenty-four) months, provided that the total duration does not exceed four years.
    Options
    Lancashire County Council has the option to extend the contract by a further period or periods of 12 (twelve) months up to a maximum of 24 (twenty-four) months, provided that the total duration does not exceed four years.

    No agreed KPIs: The contract value is above the relevant threshold but not more than £5 million including VAT.

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Street Sweepings delivered by the Authority3final-stage tenders20—
2 · Street Sweepings delivered by Waste Collection Authorities in East Lancashire2final-stage tenders10—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Lancashire County Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PBBJ-2179-TNXM PO Box 100, County Hall, Preston, North West, PR1 0LDContact name, email

Other public bodies

  • SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTDProcuring entityEvaluation and ongoing contract management support for the social value deliverables under the future contract.GB-COH: 09197997GB-PPON: PQHH-4489-TLZM London, LondonContact email, phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

2 commercial parties on the notice
  • Fox Brothers (Leyland) LtdAwarded supplierGB-COH: 01853066GB-PPON: PYCB-4959-TYBH 11 Neptune Court Hallam Way, Blackpool, North West, FY4 5LZContact email
  • SILVERWOODS WASTE MANAGEMENT LTDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 07412151GB-PPON: PVWC-1518-ZWNR Unit 13 Moorfield Industrial Estate, Accrington, North West, BB5 5TXContact email

Official documents & specifications (8)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Preliminary market engagement notice planningPreliminary market engagement noticeUK2Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
  • Pipeline notice planningPipeline noticeUK1Pipeline notice on Find a Tender