Award

EPP0174 - Garden Waste Permits

BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

04 Dec 2025 at 16:17

Award

24 Oct 2025 at 15:17

Tender

02 Sep 2025 at 08:12

Planning

26 Jun 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract titled "EPP0174 - Garden Waste Permits" has been awarded by Braintree District Council, with the process facilitated through the Essex Procurement Partnership. The contract pertains to the collation, printing, and distribution of garden waste permits to approximately 40,000 – 45,000 subscribers annually, over a period of three years with an option to extend for up to one additional year. With a gross value of £220,800, the procurement falls under the category of Printing and Distribution Services, fitting the open procedure under the GPA framework, and has reached the award stage, as finalised on 3rd December 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st January 2026 and continue until 31st December 2028, based in Braintree, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in printing and distribution services, particularly SMEs like Latcham Direct Limited, which has been awarded the contract. This tender could stimulate business growth through long-term collaboration and potential involvement with other Essex Procurement Partnership authorities. Companies with expertise in large-scale printing and distribution are particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities, especially those that can expand their offering to include additional printed materials, such as recycling calendars. As the process embraces open procedures, it encourages competitive engagement, providing SMEs a viable pathway to participate in public procurement processes.

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Notice Title

EPP0174 - Garden Waste Permits

Notice Description

The Essex Procurement Partnership (EPP), on behalf of Braintree District Council (BDC) requires the provision of Garden Waste Permits to individual subscribers. The contract will require the collation, printing, and distribution of permits to approximately 40,000 - 45,000 subscribers annually, with a contract period of 3-years with an option to extend for up to 1 year. The scope of this contract may not be limited to garden subscription permits but may also include other types of printed material in the future, such as recycling calendars, etc.; or/and may include other EEP partner authorities. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=998943006

Planning Information

Interested suppliers are to email procurement@braintree.gov.uk as soon as possible to express interest. Suppliers will be sent a Market Engagement document with further information about the opportunity and a short questionnaire. The questionnaire must be completed and returned via email by 12 noon, Thursday 17 July 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05546f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079888-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£257,972 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£257,972 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£192,466 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£184,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
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
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LATCHAM DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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