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title: "Joint Waste Collection and Cleansing Contract"
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# Joint Waste Collection and Cleansing Contract

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bf3cff8-1476-4e4a-a576-8daa9abe9ab5

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Ashford Borough Council, focuses on the "Joint Waste Collection and Cleansing Contract" aimed at delivering efficient waste collection and recycling services across Ashford, Swale, and Maidstone. This contract falls within the refuse and waste related services industry category and has a total estimated value of £112 million. The tender is scheduled to close on 10 January 2022, and the contract period is set to commence on 22 October 2023, lasting until 21 October 2031. The procurement method is a selective process, specifically using a negotiated procedure, highlighting the collaborative effort of multiple councils in the South East of England to enhance waste management strategies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in waste management and environmental services, particularly those capable of providing a wide range of waste collection, recycling, and street cleansing services. Companies specialising in innovative waste reduction practices or those committed to sustainability may find this contract especially appealing, as the contracting authorities are keen to reduce the carbon footprint associated with waste services. As local authorities seek to streamline operations and costs in the wake of current policy reviews, firms with relevant expertise and competitive offerings are well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

Ashford Borough Council, Swale Borough Council and Maidstone Borough Council are workingtogether to provide common efficient and effective waste collection and recycling services andstreet cleansing services from October 2023. The contract will include the following services;Household Residual waste collectionHousehold Food waste collectionHousehold Dry Recycling CollectionHousehold Garden Waste CollectionBulky Waste CollectionClinical Waste CollectionFor Ashford Borough Council and Swale Borough Council the contract will also include thefollowing;Street Cleansing Services including High Speed RoadsGiven the current Government consultation on waste policy, the nature and scope of the services may change by the time the contract is awarded and subsequently. The partner authorities are also interested in exploring opportunities for reducing the carbon footprint of the service and reducing costs through vehicle financing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34228c5b-493f-458e-a74f-0e66a647f24f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2023 - 21 Oct 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £112,000,000 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2021 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34228c5b-493f-458e-a74f-0e66a647f24f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34228c5b-493f-458e-a74f-0e66a647f24f
  30th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV163235
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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