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Award

16 Jun 2026 at 11:32

Award

28 May 2026 at 13:29

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 initiated a procurement process for the "C023PA - Waste reduction behaviour change targeted programme," which is designed to promote waste reduction through behaviour change across multiple households in Essex, United Kingdom. This tender, finalised in June 2026, was at the planning stage before moving through tendering and ultimately award. The process involves two key projects targeting different residential types, aiming to redirect food waste from residual waste to recycling streams through the distribution of key resources like food caddy liners and informational materials. The procurement utilised an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to D2D Distribution Limited, commencing from June 23, 2026, to April 1, 2027, with a contract value grossing £266,400.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs involved in services related to post and courier, refuse, waste, and environmental services. Companies proficient in logistics and distribution, with additional capabilities in community engagement and educational outreach, could thrive in such tenders. It aligns with sustainability initiatives by promoting recycling and waste reduction, thereby appealing to businesses focused on environmental services. Participation in programmes like these not only enhances market presence in the public sector but also aligns businesses with governmental sustainability goals.

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Notice Title

C023PA - 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/056610-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£222,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£222,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
27 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D2D DISTRIBUTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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