Tender

CA17841 - Waste Management Services

UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP

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Tender

15 May 2026 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

University Centre Somerset College Group has issued a tender titled "CA17841 - Waste Management Services", seeking a contractor to provide effective waste collection, disposal, and recycling services across all its sites. This service must adhere to existing and forthcoming legislation. The contract spans four years, from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2030, without extensions. Currently in the tender stage, the open procedure procurement method is being utilised, with a deadline for submissions set for 16th June 2026 at noon. The procurement falls under the "Refuse and waste related services" industry category and is open to delivery across diverse regions including the United Kingdom and British Oversea Territories. The total estimated contract value is £260,000.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management services, particularly those with the ability to meet compliance with legislative standards and deliver across multiple locations. SMEs are encouraged to participate, making it an ideal avenue for small to medium enterprises aiming to expand their client base in public sector contracts. Businesses with robust logistics and compliance capabilities that can offer reliable waste management solutions will be well-suited to compete for this contract, facilitating potential business growth and enhanced market presence.

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Notice Title

CA17841 - Waste Management Services

Notice Description

UCS College Group is seeking to appoint a contractor who can provide a reliable, efficient, auditable and cost-effective waste collection, disposal and recycling service across all of its sites which complies with all current legislation and all legislation currently published in statute but not yet in force. The duration of the contract is for a 4-year period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2030 with no extensions. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17841. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17841 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3255572e-4842-4748-8f49-f314799e4615
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c78f3743-5dc9-4b65-b778-999f8a8a2470
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOMERSET
Postcode
TA6 4PZ
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bridgwater North & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgwater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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