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Textiles and Shoes Processing Services

MARKET ENGAGEMENT - TEXTILES AND SHOES PROCESSING SERVICES

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Planning

26 Jun 2026 at 13:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Textiles and Shoes Processing Services," with a focus on refuse and waste-related services. This initiative is designed to treat approximately 1,266 tonnes of waste textiles and shoes annually, collected from 19 Household Waste Recycling Centres across Kent. As of 26 June 2026, the market engagement phase is underway, with interested parties encouraged to register on the Kent Business Portal by 31 July 2026 to participate further. The contract is anticipated to commence on 18 December 2026, lasting for three years with the possibility of a two-year extension. This procurement process, underpinned by a concessions contract, is being managed by Adam Fletcher of Kent County Council, located at County Hall, Maidstone.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses adept at managing waste logistics and sustainable practices to expand in the public sector. Companies specialising in the collection, sorting, grading, storage, and processing of textiles and shoes, particularly those with resilience to market fluctuations and strong end market connections, would be well-poised to benefit. The Council seeks to maximise both income and social value while ensuring sustainability and compliance, signalling favourable prospects for businesses that can innovate in efficient material recovery and reuse. The potential for growth and a substantial contract value makes this an attractive proposition for capable suppliers in the waste management sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Textiles and Shoes Processing Services

Notice Description

Kent County Council is seeking to procure a concessions contract for the collection and processing of waste textiles and shoes from its network of 19 Household Waste Recycling Centres across Kent. The estimated annual tonnage is approximately 1,266 tonnes. A new contract is required to commence in December 2026 to ensure continuity of service. Kent County Council takes ownership of all material in order to meet its statutory obligations as the Waste Disposal Authority. The proposed contract term is three years with the option to extend for up to a further two years. The services to be delivered under this concessions contract will include: *Collection from all HWRC sites *Sorting and grading of materials *Storage and transportation *Processing for reuse, recycling and recovery *Marketing and resale of reusable textiles and footwear The Authority requires a provider capable of managing the full range of materials presented at HWRCs, recognising that this may include lower grade and non-reusable items. Bidders will be expected to demonstrate clear, sustainable and transparent approaches to handling these materials, minimising disposal and maximising value recovery wherever possible. Suppliers should also be able to demonstrate resilience to fluctuations in national and global textile markets, including strong end market arrangements and contingency planning. The Authority is seeking to maximise income and social value for Kent residents, whilst ensuring that services are delivered in a compliant, environmentally responsible and auditable manner. This includes clear reporting on reuse, recycling, recovery and disposal outcomes, as well as transparency of end destinations. Further information and documentation are available via the Kent Business Portal. Interested organisations are invited to register their interest and participate in the procurement process. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Refuse-and-waste-related-services./Q7T97UG66U To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/Q7T97UG66U

Planning Information

Please register on the Kent Business Portal to access the Market Engagement Questionnaire. The total contract value will depend on the contractual term selected and will be confirmed in any subsequent tender notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060401-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Dec 2026 - 17 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARKET ENGAGEMENT - TEXTILES AND SHOES PROCESSING SERVICES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
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

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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