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title: "Food Waste Recycling Project"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-06"
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# Food Waste Recycling Project

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5aa99531-fc65-4c42-a031-f8dc27d30f5b

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the "Food Waste Recycling Project" was undertaken by Kent County Council, located in Maidstone, England. This project falls within the industry category of printing and distribution services and involves the hand delivery of leaflets, caddy liners, and stickers to households across the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through a direct method via a single tender action (below threshold), targeting services that are suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The tender process concluded on 11 April 2025, while the contract period spans from 21 April 2025 to 31 July 2025. The award was made on 18 April 2025 to LETTERBOX DISTRIBUTION LIMITED, for a total contract value of £141,625.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs specialising in distribution and logistics to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capabilities in handling municipal projects. Companies with competencies in organising efficient deliveries and engaging with public services can leverage this contract to build their reputation within local government circles. Given the specific service requirements and regional focus, businesses with an established footprint in the South East of England, particularly those experienced in environmentally driven initiatives, will find this procurement process aligns well with their strategic growth objectives.

## Notice

Hand delivery of leaflets, caddy liners and/or and stickers to all households within four Waste Collection Authorities that have access to a food waste collection service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50dc0f80-f6ed-47d0-81d9-242da274d50f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,625 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LETTERBOX DISTRIBUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 6 May 2025 at 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50dc0f80-f6ed-47d0-81d9-242da274d50f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50dc0f80-f6ed-47d0-81d9-242da274d50f
  6th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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