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title: "SC240096 - Textiles and Shoes Processing Services"
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# SC240096 - Textiles and Shoes Processing Services

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ab65e2a-4156-47d2-8698-cf7e37bedc7d

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## Summary

Kent County Council (KCC) is seeking to procure a Concessions Contract for the collection and processing of waste textiles and shoes from its 19 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) across Kent. The contract, titled "SC240096 - Textiles and Shoes Processing Services," falls under the industry category of clothing, footwear, luggage articles, and accessories, with additional classification for textile fabrics and related items. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the tender period ending on 9th September 2024 at 12:00 BST. The initial contract term is set to begin on 18th December 2024 and will last for 5 years, with an option to extend up to 2 additional years. The estimated contract value is £656,663.39 GBP, and the procurement method is a competitive procedure with negotiation, applicable above the designated threshold.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management, recycling, and textile processing services. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its focus on promoting optimal recycling and reuse to maximise taxpayer returns. Companies with expertise in the collection, sorting, storage, transport, processing, recycling, reuse, recovery, and resale of textiles and shoes are well-positioned to compete. The winning bidder will play a crucial role in helping KCC meet its statutory obligations as a Waste Disposal Authority and will benefit from a long-term contract with potential extensions, ensuring service continuity and business growth.

## Notice

Kent County Council (KCC) is looking to procure a Concessions Contract for the collection and processing of waste Textiles and Shoes from its 19 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) across Kent, amounting to approximately 1,512 tonnes per annum. A new contract is required to be in place for commencement on 18th December 2024 to ensure service continuity, whereby KCC take title of all material to meet the statutory obligations of the Waste Disposal Authority. The initial contract term shall be 5 years, with an option to extend up to 2 years. The Services provided under this concessions contract involve the collection, sorting, storage, transporting, processing, recycling, reuse, recovery and resale of all Textiles and Shoes obtained from the network of Kent's HWRCs. The textiles collected from the HWRC sites should be either recycled or reused in accordance with KCC's expectations, planning, and permitting, whilst guaranteeing the best income possible for the taxpayer. Please visit the Kent Business Portal for more information and to submit your Tender: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ Reference - DN737727

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f49ab476-a6b5-4c0f-903a-9b35648241db |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £656,663 |
| 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 | 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 19200000 - Textile fabrics and related items

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2024 at 13:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f49ab476-a6b5-4c0f-903a-9b35648241db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f49ab476-a6b5-4c0f-903a-9b35648241db
  12th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

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