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title: "SC18072 - Food Waste Processing Services"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# SC18072 - Food Waste Processing Services

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db09bfca-f356-4f15-b470-bb991353c6fa

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "SC18072 - Food Waste Processing Services" is being conducted by Kent County Council, focusing on services related to food waste disposal through anaerobic digestion. Located in Maidstone, England, the procurement is classified under the industry category of household refuse disposal services. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 10 October 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2020 and will run until 31 March 2040, with a selective procurement method employed via a negotiated procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in waste management and environmental services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in processing food waste. Companies capable of operating within the parameters set by the Kent County Council, especially those with the necessary permits and technical competencies, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The increasing capacity requirements stated in the tender also indicate a long-term partnership potential for successful bidders, enabling business growth in a sustainable sector.

## Notice

KCC requires the processing and disposal of food waste via anaerobic digestion at a final disposal outlet within the administrative boundary of Kent County Council. The facility will have valid and appropriate planning permission, environmental and other relevant permits including the relevant technical competencies for the amount of food waste to be handled and otherwise all permissions and certification required to deliver the requires services. The final disposal outlet must have the capacity and capability to handle up to 24,000 tonnes of Food Waste per annum from 1 April 2020, up to 37,000 tonnes from 16 January 2021, and up to 45,000 tonnes from 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c1a5db5-2fd4-4658-9ce2-07507372ed76 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2040 |
| 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

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90513100 - Household-refuse disposal services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2019 at 16:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c1a5db5-2fd4-4658-9ce2-07507372ed76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c1a5db5-2fd4-4658-9ce2-07507372ed76
  10th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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