Tender

GB-Colchester: 0459-PA - Garden Waste Collection Service Permits

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Aug 2025 at 15:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Garden Waste Collection Service Permits, a procurement within the 'Advertising stickers and strips' industry category. The permits will allow residents to display stickers indicating their subscription to the waste collection service, starting from November 2025. This procurement is taking place in the East of England, specifically Colchester. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, and the tendering phase is active with submissions due by 10th September 2025. The initial contract will span from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2027, with possible extensions covering the subsequent two financial years.

This tender opportunity is particularly favourable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in the design, production, and logistical distribution of stickers and related items may find this contract enables significant growth through sustained partnerships with a public authority. With an estimated contract value between £50,000 and £100,000, it presents a substantial opportunity for firms looking to expand their footprint in the municipal supplies sector while engaging with a known establishment such as Colchester City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: 0459-PA - Garden Waste Collection Service Permits

Notice Description

Colchester City Council wishes to purchase Garden Waste Collection Service Permits to attach to residential bins to give awareness that they have subscribed to the collection service. We require a number of non-personalised stickers to be sent to our Depot and a number of personalised stickers to be sent out via post, which will be available from November 2025. Full details of the requirements are detailed within the associated tender documents. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The initial contract term is 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2027 (allowing for permits to be provided for the 2026/27 Financial Year). A further 2 extension periods covering the 2027/28 & 2028/29 Financial Years may be agreed with the successful contractor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1734db0-539f-4755-a654-bd93d9022aa8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22459100 - Advertising stickers and strips

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Matt Howe
Contact Email
matthew.howe@colchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447976794358

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Further Information

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