Planning

MBC - Supplier Engagement For Commercial Waste- Maidstone Borough Council's Estate

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Oct 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council has initiated a procurement process focused on supplier engagement for a forthcoming commercial waste collection service across its estate. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the main procurement category classified as services within the waste and rubbish containers and bins industry. This procurement process occurs in Maidstone, United Kingdom. Key dates include a submission deadline for supplier engagement responses by 5 pm on Wednesday, 29th October 2025. The current contract for these services expires in February 2026, prompting the council to seek a long-term solution for waste collection. The location for this procurement is Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, and interested parties can contact Lottie Copping for additional information.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in waste management services and sustainability solutions to engage with Maidstone Borough Council for future contracts. Companies that offer innovative approaches and have robust capabilities in waste collection services would be well-suited to compete. The aim is to ensure a seamless transition in service, providing continuous waste collection without any service voids post-February 2026. Businesses with the expertise to support the council’s sustainability aims should consider engaging in this planning phase to position themselves favourably for the upcoming tender opportunities.

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Notice Title

MBC - Supplier Engagement For Commercial Waste- Maidstone Borough Council's Estate

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is inviting interested parties to take part in supplier engagement regarding an upcoming commercial waste collection service. Current arrangements will be out of contract in early 2026 and MBC are looking at the potential of procuring a long-term solution. As such, the Facilities Management & Property Team are keen to engage with potential suppliers, to gather information, explore innovative approaches to support our sustainability aims, and better understand the capabilities available in the market. This Supplier Engagement activity will prepare MBC for next steps after the end of the current contract, due to expire in February 2026. A seamless transition in service is required to ensure collections continue with no void period. The responses to these questions should be submitted in writing by 5pm Wednesday 29th October 2025. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Waste-and-rubbish-containers-and-bins./8VX59G3UV9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8VX59G3UV9

Planning Information

The responses to these questions should be submitted in writing by 5pm Wednesday 29th October 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065682-2025
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lottie Copping
Contact Email
procurement@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01892 554126

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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