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title: "SC20048 - Paper and Card Processing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d856"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# SC20048 - Paper and Card Processing Services

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d856

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## Summary

Kent County Council is seeking providers for a concession contract titled "SC20048 - Paper and Card Processing Services." This procurement falls within the services industry, specifically related to refuse and waste services. The contract involves processing mixed paper and card collected from Household Waste Recycling Centres and kerbside collections across Kent, with an estimated annual tonnage of 30,000 tonnes. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, having concluded on 23 November 2021, with a total contract value of £3.5 million over a period of 1800 days. The processing facility is located in Snodland, Kent (ME6 5AX), with the submission deadline for proposals set for 20 September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the waste management and recycling industry, particularly those that can demonstrate suitable waste processing capabilities. Companies equipped with waste processing facilities, necessary permits, and robust operational contingency plans will be ideally positioned to compete for this project. Furthermore, businesses that can guarantee compliance with environmental standards and maximise material recovery could greatly benefit from the contract's potential for long-term engagement with a regional authority.

## Notice

Concession Contract to receive and process mixed paper and card arising from both Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) and kerbside household waste collections in Kent. Paper and Card is processed at the Concessionaire's paper mill in Snodland, Kent (ME6 5AX). Assumed tonnage per annum (at point of Contract Award Date): c.30,000 tonnes.

### Lot Information

Lot A (West Kent)

See above.

Lot B (East Kent)

At least 20,000 tonnes per annum.

Lot C (All Kent, i.e. Lot A + Lot B)

At least 35,000 tonnes per annum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007933-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XX |
| 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 | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMURFIT KAPPA UK LTD (TRADING AS SMURFIT KAPPA RECYCLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2022 at 17:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007933-2022
- 23 Mar 2022 at 16:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007922-2022
- 23 Aug 2021 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020711-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6c965527-ebf8-eb11-810d-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545
- https://www.kent.gov.uk/

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