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title: "EPP0178 - Glass Banks Service"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# EPP0178 - Glass Banks Service

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-677a9818-e9db-463a-99ed-75d52852ad0f

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## Summary

Essex County Council has completed the procurement process for the "EPP0178 - Glass Banks Service" tender, under the industry category of refuse and waste-related services. The procurement process, carried out as an open procedure, sought a supplier to manage approximately 161 glass bottle banks across 75 bring sites within Essex, United Kingdom. The tender was published on 18th November 2024, with a tender period that ended on 2nd December 2024, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 6th January 2025 and conclude on 5th January 2027. The awarded contract, valued at £130,000, was granted to Countrystyle Recycling Limited on 30th January 2025 and was published on 4th March 2025.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in waste management and recycling services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were especially encouraged to participate, reflecting the Council's commitment to inclusivity and supporting diverse business participation. Companies in waste management can leverage this contract to enhance their service portfolios, establish a consistent revenue stream, and deepen their footprint in sustainability-focused initiatives, thereby fostering business growth within the sector.

## Notice

As part of the Authority's Waste and Recycling strategy there are currently approximately 75 bring sites across the district, which contain a total of approximately 161 glass bottle bank(s) where householders can dispose of their recyclable materials. Tendring District Council require a supplier to provide sufficient bottle banks at all sites and empty the banks, leaving them on site and to a sufficient frequency so that they do not become full. Additional information: We are only able to accept bids through Proactis. Please follow this link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e4d19ee0-d8a5-ef11-8132-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fa1d69e-19d6-4087-8d80-8bd4ac567d42 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 11 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,000 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| 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 | COUNTRYSTYLE RECYCLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fa1d69e-19d6-4087-8d80-8bd4ac567d42
- 18 Nov 2024 at 18:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e6f6db0-934d-4657-bbf1-1401a154b453
- 18 Nov 2024 at 18:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/402c19af-b401-4528-a4e4-d272ab82244c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fa1d69e-19d6-4087-8d80-8bd4ac567d42
  4th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e6f6db0-934d-4657-bbf1-1401a154b453
  18th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/402c19af-b401-4528-a4e4-d272ab82244c
  18th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e4d19ee0-d8a5-ef11-8132-005056b64545
- https://www.essex.gov.uk/

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