---
title: "Paper and Card Processing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069fd4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-21"
---

# Paper and Card Processing

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069fd4

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council is in the planning stage of a tender process for "Paper and Card Processing," which falls under the industry category of refuse and waste-related services. The procurement ensures sustainable management of waste from households and Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) across the UKG region. With an estimated contract value of £5,000,000, of which £4,000,000 is allocated for services, the contract period is set from 1st April 2028 to 31st March 2033. The notice was first published in May 2026, with a future notice expected by 1st April 2027. The contracting authority, identified as a public authority within sub-central government, is proactively informing potential service providers through early planning notices disseminated by the Commercial and Procurement Services team of Birmingham City Council.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in waste management services, particularly those specialising in paper and card processing. The project is particularly well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its emphasis on suitability for such businesses. With a gross budget ceiling set at £5,000,000, participating companies have the potential to secure a longstanding relationship and demonstrate their expertise in refuse and waste services over a five-year period. This is an ideal opportunity for companies positioned to innovate within the waste management sector or expand their service offerings to public sector clients in the UKG region.

## Notice

Paper and Card Processing (Household and HWRC)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047335-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 15:16 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047335-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047335-2026
  21st May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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