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TOTAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

BIRKBECK COLLEGE

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16 Jul 2025 at 08:55

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Summary of the contracting process

Birkbeck College, a prominent higher educational institution located in London, has completed the competitive procurement process for "Total Waste Management" services, classified under refuse and waste-related services (CPV code: 90500000). The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, suitable for contracts below a certain threshold. This process concluded with an award to Biffa Waste Services Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, for a contract valued at £36,446.04. The contract was awarded on 24th May 2025, and the service period spans from 9th June 2025 to 1st May 2026. The service location is specified as WC1E 7HX, London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management services, specifically those classified as SMEs looking to expand their operations within the educational sector. The procurement method, being a competitive quotation, provided an accessible entry point for smaller businesses that can deliver comprehensive waste management solutions. Birkbeck College's emphasis on associating with SMEs highlights potential future opportunities for similar enterprises to establish themselves within the public sector as reliable service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TOTAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

Notice Description

Total Waste Management Services for Birkbeck University of London

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7611ffd7-8605-465c-ab57-3c07fd908d9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04170d36-6ce8-4600-99ff-99ee63c103dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£36,446 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,446 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 1 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRKBECK COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 7HX
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIFFA WASTE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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