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Estates Clearance Service

DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

19 Mar 2026 at 11:46

Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Dover District Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for its "Estates Clearance Service" contract, covering the provision of refuse and waste-related services within its corporate, commercial, and housing properties. Following an open competition method below threshold, Wynsdale Group Ltd T/A Wynsdale Environmental has been awarded the contract. The service is set to commence on 1st April 2026, extending over two years with a potential one-year renewal, and is valued at £150,000, with a gross amount of £180,000. Prospective tender submissions were required by 16th January 2026, ensuring efficient procurement management within the sub-central government sector.

This contract presents compelling opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and environmental services. With a focus on both price and quality criteria, the procurement favours firms demonstrating competitive pricing and high service standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly well-suited to engage in such tenders due to the eligibility framework prioritising SMEs. Given Wynsdale Environmental's existing involvement, the opportunity highlights the potential for business growth in the sector, especially within geographical areas of significance such as Dover and surrounding regions.

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Notice Title

Estates Clearance Service

Notice Description

Dover District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable Supplier for the provision of Estates Clearance Service from the Councils Corporate, Commercial and Housing Properties within the Dover District area. The service is anticipated to commence1st April 2026 and will continue for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year. Tender returns are to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk by no later than 12:00 hours on 16th January 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025097-2026
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WYNSDALE GROUP LTD T/A WYNSDALE ENVIRONMENTAL

Further Information

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