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title: "Kent Food Waste Project"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-12"
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# Kent Food Waste Project

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8904e19-0455-4901-a2a8-def2ae7affba

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## Summary

The Kent Food Waste Project, spearheaded by Kent County Council, involves the hand delivery of leaflets, caddy liners, and stickers to households within the South East region of the United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the 'services' industry category, specifically targeting printing and distribution services. The procurement process, conducted through a 'limited' method often described as a 'competitive quotation (below threshold)', has progressed to the award stage. The contracted services commenced on 25th July 2025 and are expected to conclude on 31st March 2026. The project's total value is £159,250, and the award was officially published on 12th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in distribution and logistics. Firms with experience in large-scale distribution services can leverage this contract to bolster their portfolio and gain further business with local government bodies. By participating in similar procurement processes, businesses can not only expand their operations but also establish themselves as credible partners for future public sector projects. Letterbox Distribution Limited, an SME, has been successfully awarded this contract, underlining the suitability and growing emphasis on engaging SMEs in public procurement.

## Notice

Hand delivery of leaflets, caddy liners and stickers to all single occupancy households in a Waste Collection Authority area that have access to a food waste collection service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06bb8810-124c-4a34-a9f1-3e3f6413d2de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £159,250 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LETTERBOX DISTRIBUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06bb8810-124c-4a34-a9f1-3e3f6413d2de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06bb8810-124c-4a34-a9f1-3e3f6413d2de
  12th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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