Scope
Reference
EPP0195
Description
The Essex Procurement Partnership (EPP), on behalf of Tendring District Council (TDC) is looking to procure a service for the provision of Waste Collection & Disposal to 3 Leisure Centres in the district.
The contract is expected to start on 1 April 2026, with a duration of 3 years with an optional extension of 1 + 1 Year.
This service is a critical component of TDC's paid-for waste collection; the existing contract expires on 31st March 2026. The service is statutory under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and relates to the safe handling, collection, and disposal of hazardous, non-hazardous and washroom waste from centers.
This procurement exercise will include 3 locations:
- Clacton Leisure Centre, CO15 6DB
- Dovercourt Bay Lifestyles, CO12 3TA
- Walton-on-the-Naze Lifestyle, CO14 8PZ
The waste disposal will encompass several elements:
- Bulk General Waste (Inc. Food waste)
- Washroom Waste (Sanitary Waste, Nappies, Sharps, Hazardous)
- Dry Mixed Recycling Waste
Each sites needs are different and suppliers are advised to ensure they understand the need of each sites waste disposal and facilitation requirements.
The contract will include the provision of bins by the supplier, collection and disposal.
There are currently days scheduled for collection, and suppliers are expected to liaise with the leisure centres upon award of the contract to ensure a smooth transition of services within the mobilisation period.
The purpose of this procurement is to secure a reliable, suitably qualified, licensed and efficient partner who will be responsible for the administrative management, timely collection and disposal of waste from commercial centres within the district of Tendring. The supplier will be responsible for the provision, collection and disposal of waste in line with regulations.
Total value (estimated)
- £120,000 excluding VAT
- £144,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Subject to authority
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
21 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
28 February 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Your responses to the technical quality questions including Social Value (Sections marked 'Technical') will form 40% of the overall scoring and your responses to the commercial questions (Section marked 'Commercial) will form 60% of the overall scoring. Both sets of scores will then be added together to give the overall evaluation scoring.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Tendring District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPWL-8775-PCGW
Town Hall
Clacton-on-Sea
CO15 1SE
United Kingdom
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Essex County Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Email: alex.ullmer@essex.gov.uk
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex