--- title: "Waste Collection and Recycling Services Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9ab09faf-9610-417c-b801-35096c3acb6f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ab09faf-9610-417c-b801-35096c3acb6f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ab09faf-9610-417c-b801-35096c3acb6f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ab09faf-9610-417c-b801-35096c3acb6f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-04-23" --- # Waste Collection and Recycling Services Contract Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ab09faf-9610-417c-b801-35096c3acb6f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ab09faf-9610-417c-b801-35096c3acb6f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ab09faf-9610-417c-b801-35096c3acb6f.json) ## Summary The Somerset County Council is seeking a service provider for the Waste Collection and Recycling Services Contract, which aims to enhance waste management across Somerset. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on refuse and waste related services, with a significant contract value of £570 million. The tender process is currently at the active tender stage, with a deadline for submitting Pre-Qualification Questionnaire responses set for 23rd May 2018, and final tenders due by 4th February 2019. The project entails a phased implementation of improved waste collection including dry recycling, food waste, garden waste, and commercial waste, with delivery across the South West of England. This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for waste management and recycling companies capable of providing comprehensive collection services. Businesses with expertise in environmental services, behavioural change initiatives, and social value propositions will be well-positioned to compete. As the contract encompasses not only residential waste but also commercial and educational establishments, providers that can adapt their services to meet a diverse range of client needs are likely to find success in this competitive tender. ## Notice Somerset Waste Partnership, through its administering Authority (Somerset County Council) seeks a service provider to carry out the collection of recycling and residual waste for the whole county of Somerset. The contract will cover the collection from households of: the collection of dry recycling materials (from boxes or similar) and food waste; garden waste; residual waste (predominantly in 180 litre wheeled bins) currently collected fortnightly; bulky items and clinical waste. The contract will include a phased transition to a service model involving the collection of an enhanced range of recyclable materials, and three (3) weekly collection of residual waste. The service provider will help drive reduced residual waste and increased recycling and implement improvements to service quality, support behavioural change and deliver social value. It will include the statutory collection of commercial waste and may include collection from schools as a provisional item. The date above of the 04/02/2019 is the anticipated date for receipt of final tenders. The deadline for submission of PQQ responses is Twelve (Noon) (12:00) on 23/05/2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93265d1f-1bf1-4ca1-8baf-bf7995b98bcf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialog | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Mar 2020 - 29 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £570,000,000 | | 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 4DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services - 90514000 - Refuse recycling services ## Release History - 23 Apr 2018 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93265d1f-1bf1-4ca1-8baf-bf7995b98bcf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93265d1f-1bf1-4ca1-8baf-bf7995b98bcf 23rd April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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