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Award

03 Jul 2026 at 13:58

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01 May 2026 at 10:26

Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Waste Collection Calendar – Hand delivery to properties" contract was led by Wigan Council, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom. This service-oriented contract involves the hand delivery of approximately 147,000 waste collection calendars across the Borough of Wigan, ensuring residents are informed about their specific bin collection schedules. The procurement followed an open method, classified as "Below threshold - open competition," and was completed with Andrew Jenner Limited being awarded the contract. The contract, valued at £36,750 excluding VAT, will run from 1st August 2026 to 9th October 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the mail delivery services sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) skilled in managing complex logistical tasks with precision. Companies with experience in delivering mail services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale distributions and offering tracking and rectification of delivery errors, would benefit greatly from such a contract. In addition to expanding service portfolios, winning similar contracts could enhance a company's reputation and operational capabilities within the public services sector.

How relevant is this notice?

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 2500 to around 13,000 properteis 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/062813-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£36,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 9 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Andrew Jenner Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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