Planning

Paper and Card Processing

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 15:16

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is in the planning stage of a tender process for "Paper and Card Processing," which falls under the industry category of refuse and waste-related services. The procurement ensures sustainable management of waste from households and Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) across the UKG region. With an estimated contract value of £5,000,000, of which £4,000,000 is allocated for services, the contract period is set from 1st April 2028 to 31st March 2033. The notice was first published in May 2026, with a future notice expected by 1st April 2027. The contracting authority, identified as a public authority within sub-central government, is proactively informing potential service providers through early planning notices disseminated by the Commercial and Procurement Services team of Birmingham City Council.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in waste management services, particularly those specialising in paper and card processing. The project is particularly well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its emphasis on suitability for such businesses. With a gross budget ceiling set at £5,000,000, participating companies have the potential to secure a longstanding relationship and demonstrate their expertise in refuse and waste services over a five-year period. This is an ideal opportunity for companies positioned to innovate within the waste management sector or expand their service offerings to public sector clients in the UKG region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Paper and Card Processing

Notice Description

Paper and Card Processing (Household and HWRC)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069fd4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047335-2026
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
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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