Award

Compostable Caddy Liners

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Aug 2025 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of "Compostable Caddy Liners" has been completed, with Kent County Council acting as the buying organisation. This contract was awarded through the ESPO Refuse and Recycling Products Framework (Lot 9), employing a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Kent County Council is located in Maidstone, South East England, and the process falls under the industry category of waste and rubbish containers and bins. The tender process concluded with an award on 8th August 2025, with the contract period running from 15th August 2025 to 6th October 2025.

This procurement opportunity aligns well with businesses within the waste management and recycling sectors, especially those focused on sustainable and compostable products. The tender was notably suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as demonstrated by the awarding of the contract to The Compost Bag Company, an SME based in Lancashire. Businesses specialising in supplying environmental and waste management solutions can find similar tenders beneficial for expanding their market presence and leveraging frameworks like those provided by ESPO. Such contracts can help SMEs consolidate their reputations within public procurement frameworks, proving beneficial for long-term business growth.

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Notice Title

Compostable Caddy Liners

Notice Description

This contract was awarded via the ESPO Refuse and Recycling Products (Including Wheeled Bins) Framework (Lot 9).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ad285c7-78fe-43d8-bf63-7da33304fc7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47ad1bdc-b180-4416-b68f-caf57056a423
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,808 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 6 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE COMPOST BAG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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