--- title: "EPP0174 - Garden Waste Permits" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05546f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05546f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05546f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05546f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-12-04" --- # EPP0174 - Garden Waste Permits Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05546f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05546f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05546f.json) ## Summary The procurement contract titled "EPP0174 - Garden Waste Permits" has been awarded by Braintree District Council, with the process facilitated through the Essex Procurement Partnership. The contract pertains to the collation, printing, and distribution of garden waste permits to approximately 40,000 – 45,000 subscribers annually, over a period of three years with an option to extend for up to one additional year. With a gross value of £220,800, the procurement falls under the category of Printing and Distribution Services, fitting the open procedure under the GPA framework, and has reached the award stage, as finalised on 3rd December 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st January 2026 and continue until 31st December 2028, based in Braintree, UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in printing and distribution services, particularly SMEs like Latcham Direct Limited, which has been awarded the contract. This tender could stimulate business growth through long-term collaboration and potential involvement with other Essex Procurement Partnership authorities. Companies with expertise in large-scale printing and distribution are particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities, especially those that can expand their offering to include additional printed materials, such as recycling calendars. As the process embraces open procedures, it encourages competitive engagement, providing SMEs a viable pathway to participate in public procurement processes. ## Notice The Essex Procurement Partnership (EPP), on behalf of Braintree District Council (BDC) requires the provision of Garden Waste Permits to individual subscribers. The contract will require the collation, printing, and distribution of permits to approximately 40,000 - 45,000 subscribers annually, with a contract period of 3-years with an option to extend for up to 1 year. The scope of this contract may not be limited to garden subscription permits but may also include other types of printed material in the future, such as recycling calendars, etc.; or/and may include other EEP partner authorities. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=998943006 ### Planning Information Interested suppliers are to email procurement@braintree.gov.uk as soon as possible to express interest. Suppliers will be sent a Market Engagement document with further information about the opportunity and a short questionnaire. The questionnaire must be completed and returned via email by 12 noon, Thursday 17 July 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079888-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | 26 Aug 2025 | | Award date | 20 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £257,972 | | Lots value | £257,972 | | Awards value | £192,466 | | Contracts value | £184,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | BRAINTREE | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM7 9HB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Braintree | | Electoral ward | Bocking South | | Westminster constituency | Braintree | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LATCHAM DIRECT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79800000 - Printing and related services - 79824000 - Printing and distribution services ## Release History - 4 Dec 2025 at 16:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079888-2025 - 24 Oct 2025 at 15:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068319-2025 - 2 Sep 2025 at 08:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052995-2025 - 26 Jun 2025 at 15:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035508-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079888-2025 4th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068319-2025 24th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052995-2025 2nd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035508-2025 26th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=998943006 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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