Procurement of containers and vehicles 

Learn from Industry experts and experienced Local Authority staff who will share key insights and tools needed for procuring equipment for food waste collections under Simpler Recycling.  

The webinar and its supporting resources cover the key planning requirements, shares experiences from actual delivery, provides advice on how to efficiently implement the activities and gives tips to avoid costly mistakes. 

Key messages  

(1) Use the standard specifications to avoid additional costs and avoid adding further timescales to production.  

(2) Don’t restrict the tenders with unrealistic demands or make changes through the procurement process.  

(3) Look to partner with other Local Authorities to make your procurement more attractive.  

FAQs and Key Links  

Feedback  

Please the time to complete this survey. The purpose is to identify where barriers to readiness exist. We will then use your feedback to inform actions designed to further support you in increasing readiness across the sector. 

Change network – Simpler Recycling Collections: Procurement of vehicles and containers 

If you have any further questions on the procurement of containers and vehicles, please direct them to ChangeNetwork@defra.gov.uk   

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