Awarded without open competition
Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Sheffield Hallam University · Central Government Authority- Sub-Central Government
- Supplier
- Veolia ES (UK) Limited
- Value
- £560,000
- Procedure
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Sector
- Waste, cleaning & environmental · Refuse collection services (CPV 90511000)
- Region
- North East
- Official notice
- 003486-2026 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date12 Jan 2026
- Published15 Jan 2026Published 3 days after the contract date
Description
Sheffield Hallam University disposes of approximately 800 tonnes of waste each year, making waste management one of the University's most significant environmental impacts. Effective waste management is a core commitment within the University's Environmental Policy. The awarded contract supports the University's commitment to: Apply the waste hierarchy across all waste streams Prioritise Reduce, Re-use, and Recycle Minimise environmental harm from waste disposal Progress towards a zero waste to landfill position The contract ensures that waste services are delivered in a manner that aligns with the University's sustainability objectives, regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement in environmental performance.
About the supplier
Veolia ES (UK) Limited: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 02481991).