Organic Waste
About This Opportunity
Services contract award: Organic Waste. By Kent County Council in United Kingdom, governance & public sector. Awarded to COUNTRYSTYLE RECYCLING LIMITED (GBP.
This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
As a Waste Disposal Authority, Kent County Council (KCC) has a statutory responsibility to arrange for the disposal of the organic waste collected in its area by the Waste Collection Authorities (collected at kerbside), and deposited by residents at Household Waste Recycling Centres.
KCC is awarding a new contract for the processing and disposal of organic waste, with the new services commencing on 1st April 2026.
The Provider will be required to have in place:
• A waste processing facility with appropriate permitting, planning permissions and health and safety standards;
• An electronic weighbridge for the weighing-in of material delivered to their facility to provide the Council with the appropriate management information (including weigh-loader transaction listings);
• Robust service contingency plans to ensure continuity of services in the event of non-availability of facility, plant failure, etc.
• Provision to accept blended organic waste and food waste (subject to legislation and Waste Collection Authority methods)
• Regular reporting methods for tonnage processed, contamination rates, and recycling/recovery outcomes.
The overall estimated volume for this contract is circa. 95,000 tonnes per annum.
This contract is split into 'operational lots' based on regional requirements:
Lot 1 - West Kent (circa. 35,953 tonnes per annum)
Lot 2 - Mid Kent (circa. 34,390 tonnes per annum)
Lot 3 - East Kent (circa. 23, 811 tonnes per annum)
The published award values for all lots are estimates based on projected waste volumes. These values are subject to change and will be adjusted in accordance with the actual tonnage processed throughout the contract term. In addition, the contract includes provisions for annual price adjustments linked to the relevant Consumer Price Index (CPI) in accordance with the pricing mechanism set out in the procurement documents.
Furthermore, the contract incorporates an optional service for the processing of blended garden and food waste. This optional element may be activated at the Authority's discretion should operational requirements necessitate this service during the contract period.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 28, 2026. Last refreshed 44 days ago. Reference: 038644-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Kent County Council
Kent County Council has issued 186 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 27 currently open and 128 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Health & Medical, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 17, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
COUNTRYSTYLE RECYCLING LIMITED was awarded the contract for £22,911,202. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 038644-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to COUNTRYSTYLE RECYCLING LIMITED. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Kent County Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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