Award

Waste and Recycling Scheduling Routes

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Feb 2026 at 14:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Waste and Recycling Scheduling Routes project has reached the award stage, facilitated by Essex County Council. This contract, valued at £50,340, was awarded to Plan B Management Solutions Ltd and is part of the efforts to comply with the Simpler Recycling reform, which demands mandatory separation of paper and card from other recyclables. The contract commenced on 7th October 2025 and will continue through to 21st April 2027. Located in Chelmsford, Essex, the industry category for this tender is refuse and waste related services, with an additional focus on environmental services. Essex County Council used a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, to secure this contract. The tender forms part of the services procurement category, with applications particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in waste management and environmental services. Suppliers capable of providing flexible, integrated waste collection services that comply with regulatory requirements will find this contract beneficial for enhancing their market presence. The focus on both regulatory compliance and innovative waste collection methods creates a promising environment for companies proficient in logistics planning and environmental compliance solutions to expand their service portfolio and strengthen partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waste and Recycling Scheduling Routes

Notice Description

The awarded contract for the rescheduling and delivery of waste and recycling collection services to meet the requirements of the Simpler Recycling reform (November 2024). The reform introduces mandatory separation of paper and card from other recyclable materials and requires the provision of communal waste and recycling collections across relevant properties. Under the awarded contract, the supplier will implement a revised collection model that supports: The separate collection of paper and card to ensure regulatory compliance, Dedicated or integrated communal collection services, and flexible collection arrangements capable of collecting sacks and containers on the same vehicle during the rounds.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f625a858-02d4-4210-9484-869ee99dd27c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded3143d-36fb-4030-876a-0d0e620cee1c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,340 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,340 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 21 Apr 2027 1-2 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLAN B MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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