Award

Processing of Paper and Card

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 May 2025 at 14:37

Tender

15 Nov 2024 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has successfully completed the contracting process for the "Processing of Paper and Card" project within the refuse and waste-related services category, primarily situated in the Birmingham area. This process was an open procedure, beginning with the invitation to tender issued on 15th November 2024 and concluding with the contract award to Smurfit Westrock UK Ltd on 1st April 2025. The scope of the contract spans three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years, ensuring the recycling of collected paper and card. Initially active from 16th December 2024, the tender was valued at GBP 5,750,000 and governed under the CELEX legal basis, with a strong emphasis on quality, social value, and price as award criteria.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale waste management and recycling firms capable of delivering high-quality services. Companies with expertise in providing sustainable waste management solutions and those experienced in working with regional authorities will find this contract particularly advantageous. The involvement of only two electronic bids indicates potential opportunities for businesses new to this field or looking to expand operational footprints in the UK waste management sector, particularly in collaboration with local councils. The process, requiring submissions through Birmingham Council's e-tendering system, favours firms that are familiar with digital tendering platforms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Processing of Paper and Card

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a contract for the provision of the collection of paper and card collected by the Council as part of its waste management activities.the service provider will provide a service which ensures the recycling of the material received within the Birmingham area. Birmingham City Council is seeking to establish a3 year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years.The contract will be awarded to a single supplier

Lot Information

Lot 1

* The Service Provider will provide a service which ensures the recycling of the material received within the Birmingham area.* Birmingham City Council is seeking to establish a three year contract with the option to extend for a further two years.

Options: With an option to extend for a further 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b6e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021872-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,569,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement Services
Contact Email
etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
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
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMURFIT WESTROCK

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