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title: "Distribution of food waste containers and caddies"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-05"
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# Distribution of food waste containers and caddies

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-095ad6da-1770-4712-8129-b28f7e2113c2

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## Summary

East Suffolk Council is seeking a local specialist distributor to deliver 125,000 23-litre food waste containers and 125,000 5-litre food waste caddies to approximately 125,000 households throughout East Suffolk. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions on 21st March 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st November 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2026. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" and additional classification of "Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver." This open procedure (above threshold) aims to prepare for the commencement of food waste collections by the specified deadline.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, specialising in distribution or transport services to secure a sizable contract and enhance their portfolio. The successful provider will need to demonstrate capabilities in timely, large-scale distribution and effectively managing logistics. Companies experienced in handling similar jobs or those looking to expand their service offerings within the public sector will find this contract appealing. Given the contract's focus on service provision to a substantial number of households, businesses with a robust operational infrastructure and the ability to meet stringent deadlines will be well-suited to compete.

## Notice

East Suffolk Council are looking to appoint a local specialist distributor to deliver 125,000 23 litre food waste containers and 125,000 5 litre food waste caddies to c.125,000 households throughout East Suffolk. This work needs to be completed by 31st March 2026, in preparation for the requirement to commence food waste collections. Further details are included in Section C: Specification. Additional information: The tender documentation is free to access on the following link. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f07c7a9-7be1-4709-a854-52a6c60e89d1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 16:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f07c7a9-7be1-4709-a854-52a6c60e89d1
- 5 Feb 2025 at 16:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f07c7a9-7be1-4709-a854-52a6c60e89d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f07c7a9-7be1-4709-a854-52a6c60e89d1
  5th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk

## Provenance

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