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title: "Category 7: The Recycling of Mixed Cardboard. (2021)"
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# Category 7: The Recycling of Mixed Cardboard. (2021)

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-272e27bf-69bd-4c81-9e7d-c17f1f1346f1

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## Summary

The Gloucestershire County Council has successfully completed the tender process for the contract titled "Category 7: The Recycling of Mixed Cardboard" within the environmental services sector. The procurement was conducted using a selective method and was awarded to Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd, with a total contract value of £1,361,000. The contract commenced on 1st April 2022 and is set to run until 6th August 2026. The tender's closing date was 25th October 2021, and it specifically addresses needs within England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in waste management and recycling services, particularly for those that specialize in processing cardboard. Firms that possess expertise in environmental compliance, recycling technologies, and operations management would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts in the future. Given that the contract is still active, it may also inspire other local authorities to seek out similar partnerships for sustainable waste management solutions, expanding the market for relevant service providers.

## Notice

Category 7: The Recycling of Mixed Cardboard. (2021)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c21b413d-f544-4db0-8f92-7edd7dd700d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 6 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,361,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,361,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMITHS (GLOUCESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 16 May 2022 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c21b413d-f544-4db0-8f92-7edd7dd700d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c21b413d-f544-4db0-8f92-7edd7dd700d1
  16th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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