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Kent Food Waste Project

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Aug 2025 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Food Waste Project, spearheaded by Kent County Council, involves the hand delivery of leaflets, caddy liners, and stickers to households within the South East region of the United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the 'services' industry category, specifically targeting printing and distribution services. The procurement process, conducted through a 'limited' method often described as a 'competitive quotation (below threshold)', has progressed to the award stage. The contracted services commenced on 25th July 2025 and are expected to conclude on 31st March 2026. The project's total value is £159,250, and the award was officially published on 12th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in distribution and logistics. Firms with experience in large-scale distribution services can leverage this contract to bolster their portfolio and gain further business with local government bodies. By participating in similar procurement processes, businesses can not only expand their operations but also establish themselves as credible partners for future public sector projects. Letterbox Distribution Limited, an SME, has been successfully awarded this contract, underlining the suitability and growing emphasis on engaging SMEs in public procurement.

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Notice Title

Kent Food Waste Project

Notice Description

Hand delivery of leaflets, caddy liners and stickers to all single occupancy households in a Waste Collection Authority area that have access to a food waste collection service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8904e19-0455-4901-a2a8-def2ae7affba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06bb8810-124c-4a34-a9f1-3e3f6413d2de
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

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
£159,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
Not specified
Contact Email
molly.roast@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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