Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1d-ca4e-7073-8d22-88525ea4e99e/management-and-processing-of-food-waste

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Management and Processing of Food Waste

[Derby City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derby-city-council)

Estimated value

£900,000

Published

13 Oct 2025

Deadline

Closed

21 Nov 2025

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for the management and processing of food waste. The Council is due to commence a new service for the separate collection of food waste from households on the 31st March 2026 in line with the requirements of the Environment Act 2021 and the government's Simpler Recycling policy. Around 4,845t tonnes of food waste are forecast to be collected and require processing by Anaerobic Digestion.

The initial contract period is TWO (2) years; the contract is estimated to commence 30th March 2026 and expire 29th March 2028.

There will be an option to extend the contract for three years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is five years.

£750,000 excluding VAT

£900,000 including VAT

### Value is based on the full 5 years

Any award is subject to internal project and budget approval, The Council reserves the right to not progress to contract award should approval not be given.

## CPV classification

Refuse and waste related services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/82acb9c2-77db-45e1-9498-3dde31aecd48)

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