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title: "THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF RESIDUAL WASTE AND RECYCLING FROM EDUCATION & CORPORATE ESTABLISHMENTS"
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# THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF RESIDUAL WASTE AND RECYCLING FROM EDUCATION & CORPORATE ESTABLISHMENTS

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046e84

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Medway Council involves the collection and disposal of residual waste and recycling from education and corporate establishments. This service includes the collection, transfer, and disposal of waste from infant, junior, primary, and secondary schools, as well as other corporate facilities within Medway. The procurement falls under the industry category of refuse and waste-related services and is classified as a service within the CPV scheme (ID: 90500000). The initial tender was active in June 2024, with the final lot status of the contract marked as cancelled. The awarded contract, valued at £2,000,000, was signed on 1 October 2024 with the Countrystyle Group as the supplier. The open procedure procurement method was used, with submissions received electronically. Medway Council, the buyer, is located in Chatham, Region UKJ41.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in waste management and recycling services. The varying waste volumes and types across numerous educational establishments provide a challenging yet profitable scenario for businesses adept in handling fluctuations and different waste profiles. Organisations experienced in managing large-scale waste collection and processing, with capabilities for flexible, responsive service adjustments, will highly benefit from participating in such tenders. Exploring a contract with Medway Council may open long-term engagements and showcase expertise in broader regional opportunities. The framework agreement structure also suggests potential for future renewals or related contracts.

## Notice

The current waste collection service for educational establishments across Medway ends on the 31 October 2024. The volume of waste produced by Education Establishments covered under the Contract may vary significantly from each establishment and at different times of the year. Education establishments comprise Infants, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The service consists of the collection, transfer and disposal of Residual Waste from these establishments as well as any other corporate facility as appropriate and the collection, transfer and processing of Recyclable Materials at the Contractor's nominated facilities. Following the consultation with all educational establishments in the existing contract, a list of the establishments together with their addresses and current day of collection will be submitted as part of the tender submission. Details of the current type(s), number(s) and size(s) of containers in use at each Education Establishment is provided in Schedule 3 Site Collection Plan. The successful contractor will be advised that each of these factors might vary during the period of the Contract including the number of Education Establishments which might change because of closure, merger or be additional to the current complement. The volume of waste produced by education establishments covered under the Contract may vary significantly from each establishment and at different times of the year. The Contractor shall take account of these variations and allow for them in his tender submission.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The current waste collection service for educational establishments across Medway ends on the 31 October 2024. The volume of waste produced by Education Establishments covered under the Contract may vary significantly from each establishment and at different times of the year. Education establishments comprise Infants, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The service consists of the collection, transfer and disposal of Residual Waste from these establishments as well as any other corporate facility as appropriate and the collection, transfer and processing of Recyclable Materials at the Contractor's nominated facilities. Following the consultation with all educational establishments in the existing contract, a list of the establishments together with their addresses and current day of collection will be submitted as part of the tender submission. Details of the current type(s), number(s) and size(s) of containers in use at each Education Establishment is provided in Schedule 3 Site Collection Plan. The successful contractor will be advised that each of these factors might vary during the period of the Contract including the number of Education Establishments which might change because of closure, merger or be additional to the current complement. The volume of waste produced by education establishments covered under the Contract may vary significantly from each establishment and at different times of the year. The Contractor shall take account of these variations and allow for them in his tender submission.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031486-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ41 Medway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COUNTRYSTYLE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2024 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031486-2024
- 10 Jun 2024 at 09:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017809-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.medway.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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