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# Waste and Recycling Scheduling Routes

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f625a858-02d4-4210-9484-869ee99dd27c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Waste and Recycling Scheduling Routes project has reached the award stage, facilitated by Essex County Council. This contract, valued at £50,340, was awarded to Plan B Management Solutions Ltd and is part of the efforts to comply with the Simpler Recycling reform, which demands mandatory separation of paper and card from other recyclables. The contract commenced on 7th October 2025 and will continue through to 21st April 2027. Located in Chelmsford, Essex, the industry category for this tender is refuse and waste related services, with an additional focus on environmental services. Essex County Council used a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, to secure this contract. The tender forms part of the services procurement category, with applications particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in waste management and environmental services. Suppliers capable of providing flexible, integrated waste collection services that comply with regulatory requirements will find this contract beneficial for enhancing their market presence. The focus on both regulatory compliance and innovative waste collection methods creates a promising environment for companies proficient in logistics planning and environmental compliance solutions to expand their service portfolio and strengthen partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

The awarded contract for the rescheduling and delivery of waste and recycling collection services to meet the requirements of the Simpler Recycling reform (November 2024). The reform introduces mandatory separation of paper and card from other recyclable materials and requires the provision of communal waste and recycling collections across relevant properties. Under the awarded contract, the supplier will implement a revised collection model that supports: The separate collection of paper and card to ensure regulatory compliance, Dedicated or integrated communal collection services, and flexible collection arrangements capable of collecting sacks and containers on the same vehicle during the rounds.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded3143d-36fb-4030-876a-0d0e620cee1c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2025 - 21 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,340 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,340 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLAN B MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2026 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded3143d-36fb-4030-876a-0d0e620cee1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded3143d-36fb-4030-876a-0d0e620cee1c
  21st February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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