UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Harborough District Council will shortly be tendering for a single supplier to run a service consisting of the recyclable and waste collection services, as well as street cleansing and grounds maintenance services. The intention is to contract a single supplier, however, it will be permissible under the contract, to subcontract elements of the contract to subcontractors, managed by the single main contractor, in line with all Council requirements. It is envisaged that the only element of the service that will be eligible for subcontracting is Grounds maintenance. Details of the available options will be made clear within the published tender documentation. The service will take place across the Harborough District. It is anticipated that the initial tender documentation will be available to any interested supplier to submit an initial tender response. This opportunity will be run under the Procurement Act 2023 Competitive Flexible procedure, with an invitation to submit an initial tender, followed by rounds of negotiation before an invitation to submit a final tender. The final process will be clearly defined in the tender documentation. The purpose of this notice is to notify potential bidders of this upcoming opportunity which is expected to be published at the end of September 2025. Suppliers are welcome to register their interest to be informed when the tender documentation becomes available by following the below link and formally expressing an interest: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ddcd51d3-be6b-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 To confirm, no documentation will be available before the end of September 2025.

Harborough District Council (the Council) wishes to conduct market consultation with relevant service providers in relation to its recyclables and waste collections, street cleansing, and grounds maintenance services provision from April 2027 onwards. The engagement will support the development of future service delivery specification and provide an opportunity for service providers to contribute to the service and procurement design process. Please note that this notice does not commit the Council to any future competition or award. Potential providers interested in participating in this soft market engagement are: Invited to complete this questionnaire and submit it through the ProContract online procurement portal by no later than Monday 9th December by 12 noon.