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Distribution of food waste containers and caddies - AWARD

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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05 Jun 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council has conducted an open procurement process to award a contract for the distribution of food waste containers and caddies. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified under transport services, excluding waste transport (CPV code 60000000). The process, which is now at the award stage, involves distributing 125,000 units of both 23-litre food waste containers and 5-litre caddies to households throughout East Suffolk. The contract was awarded to Jett Distribution on 29th May 2025, with the work to be completed by 31st March 2026. The procurement process was undertaken using an open procedure, marking the completion deadline on 21st March 2025. The contract period begins on 1st November 2025 and ends on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and distribution logistics sectors, particularly those specialising in environmental or waste management services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can find this tender particularly advantageous, as it facilitates potential growth through collaboration with local councils like East Suffolk. Engaging in such public sector contracts can lead to further opportunities in the sector, fostering business growth and stability. Due to the scope and nature of the project, companies with a proven logistical network and the capability to meet distribution timelines will be well-suited to compete in such procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Distribution of food waste containers and caddies - AWARD

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council are looking to appoint a local specialist distributor to deliver 125,000 23 litre food waste containers and 125,000 5 litre food waste caddies to c.125,000 households throughout East Suffolk. This work needs to be completed by 31st March 2026, in preparation for the requirement to commence food waste collections. Further details are included in Section C: Specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52d18767-501d-48ff-bd2e-467b2271b1d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21ee6253-7c38-4cce-be2e-5fc7711a2b37
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£181 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Zoe Archer
Contact Email
zoe.archer@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01502 523676

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JETT DISTRIBUTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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