Planning

Secure Waste Management

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Planning

07 May 2026 at 15:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is planning a procurement process for Secure Waste Management Services, as outlined in a planning notice published on 7th May 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting paper collecting services, and is scheduled to commence on 1st February 2027, running until 31st January 2030, with possible extensions until 2032. This process is currently in the planning stage and is intended to serve across the United Kingdom. The future notice for this tender is expected by 11th May 2026, which will provide further details for prospective bidders.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in secure waste management, particularly those that offer paper collection services. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operations within the public sector. Engaging in this tender process can offer substantial growth opportunities due to the long-term contract period and the likelihood of renewal, allowing businesses to establish a stable income stream while building a reputable portfolio of government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Secure Waste Management

Notice Description

Secure Waste Management Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042126-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90511400 - Paper collecting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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