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Paper and Card Processing Services

Kent County Council

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16 Jun 2026 at 14:16

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27 May 2026 at 16:28

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is seeking to establish new contractual arrangements for Paper and Card Processing Services. As part of its statutory responsibilities, the council aims to dispose of paper and card collected at kerbsides and household waste recycling centres across Kent. With current contracts set to expire on 30 November 2026, the new partnership is scheduled to commence on 1 December 2026. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with a deadline for submissions on 24 June 2026. The initiative falls under the services category and is part of a competitive flexible procedure, intended to process approximately 30,000 tonnes of material annually. The contract is potentially valued at £16.5 million and located in Maidstone, UK. The initial contract term is for five years, with the possibility of a two-year extension based on performance.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and recycling services. Companies equipped to handle large-scale waste processing and ensure compliance with environmental standards are well-suited for this project. By maintaining a comprehensive reporting and audit trail, businesses can contribute to Kent County Council's objective of achieving zero landfill, supporting both environmental goals and business growth. Furthermore, the opportunity to tender through an open procurement method allows for a diverse range of service providers, facilitating competitive pricing and innovation within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Paper and Card Processing Services

Notice Description

Kent County Council (KCC), as the Waste Disposal Authority, has a statutory responsibility to arrange for the disposal of paper and card collected at kerbside by the Waste Collection Authorities, and for paper and card deposited by residents at Household Waste Recycling Centres. Existing contracts are due to expire on 30 November 2026. This procurement seeks to establish new countywide contractual arrangements commencing on 1 December 2026. Through its contracts with third party waste transfer providers, KCC will deliver material to the provider's processing facility. The appointed provider will be responsible for the reception, handling, storage, and processing of all paper and card received under the contract, ensuring full compliance with environmental, regulatory and quality standards. KCC is currently achieving a landfill diversion rate of 99%, with all separately collected paper and card being recycled rather than disposed of. This performance is supported by an established network of transfer and processing arrangements, ensuring materials are directed to appropriate recycling facilities. Output materials must meet relevant industry standards for recycled paper and board, including EN643 for recovered paper, and must be suitable for reprocessing into new paper products. Providers must also comply with all applicable quality protocols and end of waste criteria. The provider must maintain a comprehensive reporting and audit trail for all materials processed, from receipt through to final destination, and supply accurate and timely data to KCC to support performance monitoring and statutory reporting requirements. No paper and card managed under this contract may be disposed of at landfill. All material must be recycled or otherwise recovered in accordance with the waste hierarchy and KCC's zero to landfill objective. The estimated contract volume is approximately 30,000 tonnes per annum. This figure is indicative only and no minimum tonnage guarantee is provided. This procurement will comprise a single lot. The initial contract term will be five years, with the option to extend for up to two further years, subject to performance and mutual agreement. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/P86522X8NP

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract may be extended by a further period of up to 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056673-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,750,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,750,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kent County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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