Award

MBC - Invitation to Tender For the provision of Commercial Waste Services

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2026 at 14:27

Tender

15 Nov 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of Commercial Waste Services, following an open competition procurement method. The contract, valued at £70,548 exclusive of VAT (£84,665.6 inclusive), was awarded on 8th January 2026 to Countrystyle Recycling Limited, a large enterprise located in Sittingbourne, UK. The tender falls under the services category and involves managing waste disposal and recycling services across 11 operational sites of varying nature within the Maidstone borough. The contract period is set from 16th February 2026 to 16th February 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030. This award follows a tender process initiated to align with legislative changes, highlighting strategic priorities towards enhancing recycling rates and ensuring sustainable waste management solutions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing environmentally friendly, adaptable, and comprehensive waste management services. With an emphasis on sustainability and operational flexibility, businesses in the waste management sector that can demonstrate competence in handling diverse waste streams and adapting to dynamic service delivery requirements would find a strong alignment with the council's needs. The service scope includes the ability to modify waste collection frequencies, vary container types, and manage additional or reduced sites, providing an adaptable framework for entrant businesses focused on scalable and compliant waste solutions. Such a project offers a platform for large entities, especially those with the ability to innovate around recycling performance and reinforce environment-centric services.

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Notice Title

MBC - Invitation to Tender For the provision of Commercial Waste Services

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced company to provide a waste disposal and recycling service for 11 of its operational sites. These locations, in the borough of Maidstone, vary in nature and function, including office buildings, a residential and community venue, a market hall, listed buildings, a cemetery, and a crematorium. Each site presents unique operational requirements, and we are looking for a supplier who can offer flexible, compliant, and sustainable waste management solutions tailored to these varied environments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial 2 year term, with the option of two annual extensions thereafter (2 + 1 + 1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011004-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

90918000 - Bin-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£70,548 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
TLJ45 Mid Kent

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUNTRYSTYLE RECYCLING

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