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title: "SS17 013 Provision of Paper and Card Recycling from West Kent HWRCs"
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# SS17 013 Provision of Paper and Card Recycling from West Kent HWRCs

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6eb7bfec-d95a-4990-a03f-54de1eaa5d85

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## Summary

The Kent County Council is currently in the award stage for the procurement titled "SS17 013 Provision of Paper and Card Recycling from West Kent HWRCs." This project falls under the refuse and waste-related services category and involves the processing of paper and card collected from six household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) located in Dartford, Maidstone, Pepperhill, Sevenoaks, Swanley, and Tunbridge Wells. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2017 and is set to end on 31st October 2021. The tender was published on 6th September 2017, and the initial tender period concluded on 9th October 2017, with the chosen supplier being Smurfit Kappa Recycling UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the waste management and recycling sector, particularly those providing specialised services in paper and card processing. SMEs with experience in waste management services are encouraged to consider similar contracts that focus on sustainable practices and income generation through recycling. The mostly open procurement method employed in this tender allows a variety of competitors, offering a wider scope for businesses to showcase their qualifications and expertise in the field.

## Notice

This requirement is for Waste Management within the Growth, Environment and Transport Directorate. Tenders are invited from suitable qualified and experienced providers who are interested in tendering for the following service: Paper and Card Recycling from West Kent HWRCs. 6 HWRC sites (Dartford, Maidstone, Pepperhill, Sevenoaks, Swanley and Tunbridge Wells) accept mixed paper and card from the public. This material will then be transported (using existing haulage arrangements) and delivered to the Provider's facility for processing, with due regard for the Waste Hierachy. The paper and card is usually delivered in either articulated lorries or 40 yard Roll on Roll Off (RoRo) bins. Once delivered, the Provider can obtain Income from the Paper and Card and any costs incurred will be covered by the income made. This tender is, therefore, for Income only. Tenderers are invited to bid an income amount payable to the Authority for every tonne of Paper and Card delivered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b4de50-82a4-4cc0-bf5e-c69f6d3dc589 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| 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 | 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 | SMURFIT KAPPA RECYCLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2017 at 16:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b4de50-82a4-4cc0-bf5e-c69f6d3dc589
- 6 Sep 2017 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b4de50-82a4-4cc0-bf5e-c69f6d3dc589

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b4de50-82a4-4cc0-bf5e-c69f6d3dc589
  6th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

## Provenance

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