Tender

Waste reduction behaviour change targeted programme

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

07 May 2026 at 13:29

PlanningUpdate

30 Jan 2026 at 15:49

PlanningUpdate

28 Jan 2026 at 10:53

Planning

16 Jan 2026 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is actively seeking proposals for its "Waste reduction behaviour change targeted programme" through an open procedure in the services sector. The initiative, which addresses environmental and waste management needs, involves two main projects focused on both houses and flats across various Waste Collection Authority areas in the United Kingdom, particularly within the UKH region. The tender has reached the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 18 May 2026 at 14:00, followed by an award period ending on 1 June 2026. The contract period is from 1 September 2026 to 1 April 2027, with an estimated gross value of £240,000 GBP. The project's procurement method is accelerated due to urgency, and submissions are to be made electronically and in English.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in waste management, recycling services, and environmental solutions industries looking to expand their operations within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to bid, given the focus on localised interventions in both urban and rural settings within Essex. Businesses equipped to provide efficient distribution and logistical services for delivering educational materials and recycling tools to a diverse demographic will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The procurement offers potential growth by engaging with large-scale service delivery that aligns with sustainability goals and community engagement in waste reduction initiatives.

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Notice Title

Waste reduction behaviour change targeted programme

Notice Description

The Tender covers two projects in the Waste Reduction Behaviour Change Targeted Programme. Project One: Houses A large-scale intervention targeting a maximum of 391,000 and a minimum of 200,000 eligible households across nine (9) WCA areas. The intervention aims to increase the amount of food diverted from the residual waste (black bag) stream and into the dedicated food waste recycling stream; by providing residents with a targeted package of food caddy liners, information leaflets and/or bin stickers; depending on the household group, directly to residents' doors. Project Two: Flats A targeted intervention for purpose-built flats and blocks of flats across two (2) WCA areas. The intervention aims to increase the amount of food diverted from the residual waste (black bag) stream and into the dedicated food waste recycling stream; by providing residents with a targeted package of food caddy liners and information leaflets directly to residents' doors.

Planning Information

If you would like to engage in our market engagement, please find below a link that will take you to our questions https://forms.office.com/e/zYsxYstg4x

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06076e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042003-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
12 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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