Scope
Reference
EPP0174
Description
The Essex Procurement Partnership (EPP), on behalf of Braintree District Council (BDC) is inviting suppliers to participate in market engagement for 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.
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Total value (estimated)
- £257,972 excluding VAT
- £309,566 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- Possible extension to 31 December 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Optional 1 year extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 September 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
30 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Price | 60% |
| Technical | Quality | 35% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Braintree District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGBP-7262-MJTR
Causeway House, Bocking End
Braintree
CM7 9HB
United Kingdom
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government