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21 March 2025
Sharpe Pritchard LLP is delighted to announce its successful support of Stoke-on-Trent City Council in procuring a contract for their Energy from Waste Facility in Hanford. The contract, signed on March 18, 2025, is set to go live on April 1, 2025, marking the culmination of over two years of hard work.
Sharpe Pritchard advised and worked closely with the Council throughout the procurement, which was undertaken using the competitive dialogue process. We provided comprehensive support and legal advice at every stage, from inception to contract close.
This contract represents a significant achievement for the Council, contributing to Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s long-term strategic goals for the community it serves.
“We are delighted to have successfully advised Stoke-on-Trent City Council on their procurement of an operator for their Energy from Waste Facility in Hanford. Using the competitive dialogue procedure, the Council was able to rigorously test the market and identify a solution that will provide considerable benefits to the Council and its residents over the next five years,” commented Justin Mendelle, Senior Partner at Sharpe Pritchard LLP.
Carol Gibbs, Corporate Director for Housing, Regulations and Operations at Stoke-on-Trent City Council said: “It is imperative to have the right guidance and support when going through such a rigorous procurement phase. We needed to ensure the new operator holds visions similar to our own, and we are pleased we managed to deliver on that.”
This contract aligns with the goals set out in Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s Corporate Strategy 2024-2028 – Our City, Our Well Being and its Energy Strategy 2023 -2033, and supports the community it serves.
