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title: "SS17114 - West Kent HWRC Textile and Shoe Collection and Processing"
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# SS17114 - West Kent HWRC Textile and Shoe Collection and Processing

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-935eb3eb-7c31-4b00-b768-8613d5988a9a

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to Kent County Council, which is seeking qualified suppliers for the "SS17114 - West Kent HWRC Textile and Shoe Collection and Processing" service. This initiative focuses on the collection and processing of textiles and shoes from six Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) located in Dartford, Swanley, Pepperhill, Sevenoaks, Maidstone, and Tunbridge Wells, within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The open tender is currently active, with submissions due by 23rd April 2018. The selected contractor will be expected to commence their services from 31st July 2018 and will continue until 31st May 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management, recycling, and environmental services, particularly those experienced in textile and shoe collection and processing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, providing a platform to showcase their capabilities while contributing to sustainable waste solutions. This contract not only supports the local government in enhancing their recycling efforts but also offers a pathway for growth in the ever-expanding waste management sector.

## Notice

This is an opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced providers who are interested in delivering a service on behalf of Kent County Council for the collection and processing of textiles and shoes from the six West Kent Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRCs) sites at Dartford, Swanley, Pepperhill, Sevenoaks, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells. All six HWRC sites accept textiles from the public during the operational hours of the sites. The textiles collected from the HWRC sites should be either recycled or reused in accordance with the Authority's expectations, planning, and permitting, whilst guaranteeing the best income possible for the tax payer. 575.60 tonnes of waste textiles and shoes were collected from these sites throughout 2017. Further background and technical information can be found within the tender documentation. Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7de67a94-9347-46d6-bc76-86c34d4a1c95 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2018 - 31 May 2020 |
| 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

### Codes

- 19620000 - Textile waste

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2018 at 10:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7de67a94-9347-46d6-bc76-86c34d4a1c95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7de67a94-9347-46d6-bc76-86c34d4a1c95
  19th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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