New multimillion pound waste treatment facility brings opportunity for local waste prevention initiatives

The Council are soon to invite a small number of companies to bid for the next waste treatment contract. The winning bidder will be responsible for treating the waste that residents put in their black bin.

The contract is worth over £8 million pounds a year and will run for at least seven years. All bids the Council will consider must demonstrate how their organisation will enhance social value in the local area. In line with the Council’s 10-year waste management strategy, bidders will be encouraged to support community led initiatives across west Cheshire.

The Council intend to signpost bidders towards local projects that need financial support or other resources, such as advice.

If you are part of a local group, school project, CIC or registered charity, you are invited to submit your “ask” to the Council for inclusion in the information we provide bidders. This does not guarantee that you will be selected by the bidders, but it gives you an opportunity to showcase your project and explain what community and environmental benefits your project delivers in the local area. Bidders may then contact you if they would like to support your project as part of their tender submission.

The contract starts in April 2027, so any support would only be provided by the winning bidder after this date. Bidders will be keen to show they would like to make a difference during the life of the contract.

Examples of projects that could be supported include: Repair services and repair skills development / re-use / upcycling / training for food waste reduction initiatives / home compost initiatives / loan of equipment (library of things) / reduction of single use plastic. This list is not exhaustive and wider environmental projects, including those involved in developing skills, training and employment opportunities/ helping to improve well-being / social integration can be included in the signposting document.

Your submission should be no more than 500 words and may include links to your website or supporting documents. You should outline the type of support your project needs, and the expected duration of the project, as well as highlight the objectives and expected outputs.

Your submission must include the contact details the bidders may use to find out more about your project.

Please submit your information by 24 November to: serviceliaisonteam@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Please use the email title: Waste Treatment Social Value Signposting [name of project]