Planning

Kerbside Bulky Item And Reuse Service

DORSET COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Jun 2025 at 15:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Kerbside Bulky Item And Reuse Service," which falls under the industry category of refuse and waste related services. This process is taking place in Dorchester, United Kingdom, within the UKK25 region. The procurement involves early market engagement aimed at gathering information and feedback from the reuse sector concerning the collection and reuse of bulky items from kerbsides. Key dates include a deadline for engagement responses by 2nd July 2025, and the anticipated formal procurement process is set to commence in December 2025. The operational contract period is planned to start on 28th August 2026 and end on 27th August 2030, with a possible extension until 2038.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and reuse services, particularly those with experience in innovative service specifications and contract management within the public sector. Organisations involved in refuse-related services can benefit from establishing a partnership with a local government body, such as Dorset Council, potentially enhancing their business growth through a long-term contractual relationship. Businesses that are capable of providing cost-effective and sustainable solutions for waste collection and reuse will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Registering on the Central Digital Platform will be advantageous for potential bidders to stay informed and participate effectively when the formal tender is released.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kerbside Bulky Item And Reuse Service

Notice Description

This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is not a call for competition. It is being published to give notice to the market of an upcoming procurement anticipated for release in December 2025. Dorset Council (the Council) is undertaking early market engagement, with the aim of providing information to and requesting feedback from the reuse sector, about aspects of the Council's waste procurement strategy for the collection and reuse of bulky items from the kerbside. The market engagement exercise is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and ideas about the future provision of these services. The Council will consider the responses received as a result of this exercise to help inform the decision-making process on the future procurement of these services. The operational service delivery elements would commence on 28 August 2026 under a proposed Concession Contract. No information provided in response to this questionnaire will be used by the Council in assessing providers during the procurement process, which is scheduled to commence December 2025. Any procurement for the supply and services required by the Council will be carried out in accordance with relevant Procurement Regulations. Potential bidders are all encouraged to register on the Central Digital Platform. This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is not a call for competition and is published with the intention of informing the market of an upcoming procurement process. Dorset Council reserves the right not to commence any procurement in respect of this notice. Dorset Council shall not be liable for any losses incurred by any party as a result of reliance on the information contained/linked herein. The information contained in this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is preliminary in nature and may be subject to further amendment and revision. Accordingly, no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, will be made and no liability is, or will be, accepted by the Council as to the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of this document. Any liability however arising is expressly disclaimed. No expense in responding to this soft market testing will be reimbursed by the Council.

Planning Information

Dorset Council (the Council) is undertaking early market engagement, with the aim of providing information to and requesting feedback from the reuse sector, about aspects of the Council’s waste procurement strategy for the collection and reuse of bulky items from the kerbside. The Council wishes to seek feedback from the industry in the following specific areas; • Deliverability of this procurement exercise • Service Specification • Contract length • Terms and conditions • Pricing • Any further comment The process will involve relevant companies and organisations responding to the market engagement questions provided on the Council's e-tendering portal Supplying the South West Portal – https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cbf09101-7b47-f011-8138-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21 The deadline for responses is 12 noon on 2nd July 2025, (late submissions will not be accepted). Any clarification questions should be submitted via Supplying the South West Portal no later than 12 noon on 23rd June 2025. It is not a requirement that all sections are completed by all respondents. Where we think further clarification would assist in informing this process and developing appropriate and innovative service specifications, we may seek to hold one-to-one meetings with interested organisations who complete and return the questionnaire. Please be aware that no information submitted will be treated as confidential and may be disclosed to ensure a level playing field for all participants in any procurement process that may follow. Additionally, the council will only sign Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) using its standard terms and conditions if subsequently requested.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0547fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032058-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Aug 2026 - 27 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dp@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305221250

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK25 Dorset
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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