Tender

Waste Collection Calendar - Hand delivery to properties

WIGAN COUNCIL

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01 May 2026 at 09:26

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30 Apr 2026 at 07:31

Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council is seeking a contractor for the Solus hand delivery of approximately 147,000 waste collection calendars to properties across the Borough of Wigan. This tender, identified as "Waste Collection Calendar - Hand delivery to properties," falls under the mail delivery services category and is a part of the open procurement method. Located in the United Kingdom, this active tender is open until 22nd May 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 15th May 2026. The calendars are specific to bin collection schedules and the contract is valued at £35,000, increasing to a gross amount of £42,000. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st August 2026 and end on 25th September 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in mail delivery services, especially those willing to engage in local government contracts. With specific focus areas including experience, technical knowledge, and social value contributions, companies with a strong track record in these areas are well-suited for competition. This contract is also open to SMEs and VCSEs, encouraging diverse participation and offering potential for growth within the field of public service delivery. The procurement process, conducted as an open competition below the financial threshold, allows for broad involvement, thereby fostering an inclusive competitive environment for potential contractors.

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Notice Title

Waste Collection Calendar - Hand delivery to properties

Notice Description

Wigan Council are seeking a suitable contractor to arrange the Solus (by hand) delivery of approximately 147,000 calendars across the Borough of Wigan. The calendars are area specific since they inform residents which bin to put out on which day for their individual property, reflecting the bin collection rounds. Wherever possible, the calendars consolidate a number of collection rounds, where the same bins are collected on the same day in the same area (albeit by different collection crews). At the time of tendering there are approximately 18 different calendar types with different collection days (Tuesday to Friday) and different date sequences for the different colour bins. The number of properties covered by a calendar range from approximately 2,500 to around 13,000 properties. Rounds that cover large apartment complexes and rural properties are excluded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068eb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040354-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64121100 - Mail delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
22 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 1-6 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
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Further Information

Notice Documents

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