Award

Bulky Waste Collection and Disposal

LOWESTOFT TOWN COUNCIL

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Award

31 Jul 2025 at 15:28

Tender

28 Mar 2025 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Bulky Waste Collection and Disposal contract was managed by Lowestoft Town Council, a public authority under sub-central government. This process focused on refuse and waste-related services in the Lowestoft area, with the procurement reaching the award stage on 31 July 2025. The tender utilised an open procurement method, classified as below threshold and open competition, with A1 Clearance and Recycling Ltd being awarded the contract. The contract commenced on 1 August 2025 and will run until 31 July 2026, with a gross contract value of £27,000. Key services include collecting, recycling, or disposing of bulky waste, and a focus on environmentally positive practices.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and recycling services, particularly those keen on working with public authorities. With the contract promoting responsible waste handling, recycling, and the effective management of bulky waste items, businesses with capabilities in logistics, customer service for booking systems, and environmental sustainability will find this contract advantageous. The set budget of £27,000 per annum allows for operational flexibility within defined financial constraints, offering growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises capable of innovating within these guidelines.

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Notice Title

Bulky Waste Collection and Disposal

Notice Description

1.Summary LTC is offering a contract for one year with possible extension for: *Collection of bulky waste items such as sofas, fridges, outdoor play equipment from households who cannot access or finance the paid for collection service provided by the refuse authority with the intention to improve the street scene and restore pride in the town. Any work undertaken for LTC must respect the context of our declaration of a Climate and Ecological Emergency and our desire to be environmentally positive including recycling and reusing materials where possible. 2.Specification Any quotations should cover the following services: *A telephone booking system for residents to request a collection. *Whilst not exclusively, the scheme is being offered to help those who may not be able to afford the fees usually chargeable to the collection and disposal of bulky waste items. The contractor will need to monitor any abuses of the system and provide an indication of how they would assist in the service being delivered to those most in need. *Monitoring of the number calls and booking requests into a totally weekly maximum number of collections (to be specified by the employer). *Receiving a detailed instruction of the item(s) to be collected and that corresponding paperwork ensures that only the pre-arranged items are collected. *How relevant general data protection regulations requirements will be adhered to *Collecting, recycling or disposing of collected items. All charges by waste disposal authorities such as Suffolk County Council's Recycling Centre at Hadenham Road must be met by the contractor. *Certification of waste being collected and disposed of. *Display of the LTC logo when acting on behalf of the council. 3.Period A contract commencing 1 April 2025. 4.Restrictions The Council has a set budget for this contract. Contractors should provide their costs per item collected. The contract value will not exceed PS27,000 per annum. 5.Conditions Any conditions should be stated including any relating to: *Any insurance requirements on LTC *Any requirements for LTC to provide additional data 6.LTC variations and termination Please state how would you deal with requests for variations e.g. changes such as increases/decreases in the number of collections. Include any known costs and notice periods. 7.Contractor variations and termination Please state how would you deal with any changes in your service. Include any known costs and notice periods. 8.Compliance Please specify: *Waste Carrier Registration number *All relevant insurances, risk assessments and method statements *Relevant qualifications and memberships of professional organisations. *Any British Standards to which you work. *Any environmental and sustainability credentials

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044906-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOWESTOFT TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR32 1DE
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Harbour & Normanston
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A1 CLEARANCE AND RECYCLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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