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THE PROVISION OF FOOD WASTE CONTAINER (AND WELCOME PACK DELIVERIES) TO FLATS THROUGHOUT MEDWAY.

MEDWAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 12:05

Tender

08 Oct 2025 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council has awarded the contract for "The Provision of Food Waste Container (and Welcome Pack Deliveries) to Flats Throughout Medway" to APBINS LTD. This procurement process, governed by the Environment Act 2021, aimed to ensure the delivery of food waste containers to approximately 24,000 households across Medway. The contract, finalized under an "open" method below the threshold, emphasized competition and transparency, with a contract value of £73,521 (excluding VAT). The contract commenced on 2nd February 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2026. Located in Chatham, Medway Council serves as a sub-central public authority under UK jurisdiction. Key contact for the Council is Graham Neil Thomas, accessible via email or phone.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in logistics and waste management services. Given the nature of the project, parcel delivery services classify as a suitable industry category for potential bidders. Companies with robust logistics capabilities, especially those experienced in managing large-scale delivery operations in residential areas, would find this an attractive contract. SMEs like APBINS LTD, already awarded the task, demonstrate the suitability of this project for smaller, nimble firms that can leverage their specialized expertise to deliver services efficiently under stringent deadlines and compliance requirements.

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Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF FOOD WASTE CONTAINER (AND WELCOME PACK DELIVERIES) TO FLATS THROUGHOUT MEDWAY.

Notice Description

Medway Council are seeking to contract out the delivery of food waste containers to approximately 24,000 households (flats) across the borough. This is to ensure that every household has the opportunity to recycle food waste in line with the provisions of the Environment Act 2021. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1011415342

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010418-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64121200 - Parcel delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,552 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£108,552 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,521 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Graham Neil Thomas
Contact Email
graham.thomas1@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01634306000

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APBINS

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