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P2232 - Processing of Paper and Card - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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15 May 2025 at 14:39

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "P2232 - Processing of Paper and Card," designated under the industry category of refuse and waste related services. The procurement method was open, and the process culminated in an award stage, with key dates including a tender submission deadline of 16th December 2024, and a contract period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the contract was awarded to Smurfit Kappa Recycling on 21st March 2025, with a total contract value of £4,569,000 GBP. The contract aims to facilitate waste management services by ensuring effective recycling within the local area, reflecting Birmingham City Council’s commitment to sustainability in its waste management operations.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the recycling and waste management sector to engage with the public sector and expand their operations. Companies specialising in recycling services, particularly those with capabilities in paper and card processing, are poised to benefit. The contract's emphasis on recycling aligns well with businesses focused on sustainability and environmental responsibility, offering extended prospects for SMEs capable of delivering high-performance waste management services. With a contract term of three years and an optional two-year extension, successful bidders can anticipate stable and ongoing work, which can underpin strategic growth ambitions in the waste management industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P2232 - Processing of Paper and Card - AWARD

Notice Description

P2232 - Processing of Paper And Card Birmingham City Council invited a tender for Processing of Paper And Card no later than 12:00 noon, on 16th December 2024. The Council wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of processing of Paper and Card collected by the Council as part of its waste management activities: o The Service Provider will provide a service which ensures the recycling of the material received within the Birmingham area. o Birmingham City Council is seeking to establish a three year contract with the option to extend for a further two years. The Contract will last for 3 years (unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract) with the provision to extend for up to an additional 2 years subject to requirements and satisfactory performance and business need. The contract will be awarded to a single supplier The Invitation to Tender is being issued using the Council's e-tendering system In-tend and the remainder of the procurement process will be managed using the system. Therefore, all quotes must be submitted by Quotation providers via the In-tend system. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc If you have any questions on how to use this web site, please contact the E-tendering Support team at etendering@birmingham.gov.uk. Requests to participate must be by way of completion and return of the tender documentation no later than 12:00 noon, on 16th December 2024 using the Supplier Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4fcac7f-048e-40ba-8f45-38ff1aae4d80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b122ed7-dd19-4197-8ba7-7ed63dfc63ec
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90511000 - Refuse collection services

90511400 - Paper collecting services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,569,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement Services
Contact Email
cps@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 464 8000

Buyer Location

Locality
BIMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMURFIT KAPPA RECYCLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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