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Food Waste Recycling Project

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 May 2025 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the "Food Waste Recycling Project" was undertaken by Kent County Council, located in Maidstone, England. This project falls within the industry category of printing and distribution services and involves the hand delivery of leaflets, caddy liners, and stickers to households across the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through a direct method via a single tender action (below threshold), targeting services that are suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The tender process concluded on 11 April 2025, while the contract period spans from 21 April 2025 to 31 July 2025. The award was made on 18 April 2025 to LETTERBOX DISTRIBUTION LIMITED, for a total contract value of £141,625.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs specialising in distribution and logistics to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capabilities in handling municipal projects. Companies with competencies in organising efficient deliveries and engaging with public services can leverage this contract to build their reputation within local government circles. Given the specific service requirements and regional focus, businesses with an established footprint in the South East of England, particularly those experienced in environmentally driven initiatives, will find this procurement process aligns well with their strategic growth objectives.

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Notice Title

Food Waste Recycling Project

Notice Description

Hand delivery of leaflets, caddy liners and/or and stickers to all households within four Waste Collection Authorities that have access to a food waste collection service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5aa99531-fc65-4c42-a031-f8dc27d30f5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50dc0f80-f6ed-47d0-81d9-242da274d50f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,625 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 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

LETTERBOX DISTRIBUTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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