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Waste reduction behaviour change targeted programme

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

Essex County Council

LOCATION

East of England, United Kingdom

VALUE

Not disclosed

DEADLINE

February 12, 2026 at 00:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

64100000

REFERENCE

007479-2026

Project Timeline

Contact Information

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Original Tender Description

This tender will cover 3 projects: Project 1: Food Recycling Houses (Sept-Nov 2026, AND Sept-Nov 2027) The Supplier will be required to deliver a package to c348,000 (year 1, raising to c396,000 for year 2) target households in Essex. This would be across 9 districts with a mix of urban and rural addresses. This package includes delivering a roll of food caddy liners and an information leaflet through each door and applying a 'no food waste' bin sticker (or equivalent) to the wheeled residual waste bin. The Waste Collection Authority (WCA) 'Round' data will inform the days/times when the wheeled residual waste bins are presented for kerbside collection and therefore, when the package can be correctly delivered and stickers added to the presented wheeled residual waste bins. The food waste recycling intervention should in no way interfere with the crews working to collect on their waste collection rounds. Ideally, stickering should occur in good time ahead of the waste collection service. The Supplier must also have their own means of transport to distribute the package to agreed households and transport their teams around the relevant areas ahead of the waste collection service. Project 2: Food Recycling non-users (included above, following on from Project 1, can only be started once project 1 is completed) A letter (in envelope) delivered to households who do not present a food recycling caddy. Up to 170,000 households across Essex. Households will be identified via either: - Option 1 Supplier walking route and delivering to households without a food bin presented o OR - Option 2 WCA monitor presentation and provide Supplier with list of addresses that need to receive the letter Project 3: Flats food and dry recycling (September 2026 to December 2027) ECC will work with all 12 WCAs and the Supplier to deliver a package to the doors of residents in flats. The project will be split up by district. Each district project will have its own timeline, agreed delivery period, and milestone payment schedule. This project will cover up to 93,000 flats. The Supplier will be required to deliver the package: a roll of food caddy liners, an information leaflet, and other items to be agreed with each WCA but possibly including a caddy and/or a re-usable bag for dry recycling.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to coordinate effectively with Waste Collection Authorities (WCAs).
  • Ability to collaborate with Essex County Council (ECC) and all 12 WCAs for Project 3.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Capability to deliver packages (roll of food caddy liners, information leaflet) to approximately 348,000 households in year 1 (2026) and 396,000 households in year 2 (2027) across 9 districts in Essex (urban and rural mix).
  • Capability to apply 'no food waste' bin stickers (or equivalent) to wheeled residual waste bins at target households.
  • Possession of own means of transport for distributing packages and transporting teams to relevant areas.
  • Ability to coordinate delivery and stickering activities with Waste Collection Authority (WCA) 'Round' data, ensuring activities occur when wheeled residual waste bins are presented for kerbside collection.
  • Ability to execute delivery and stickering without interfering with waste collection crews.
  • Capability to perform bin stickering in good time ahead of the waste collection service.
  • Capability to deliver letters (in envelopes) to up to 170,000 households identified as non-users of food recycling caddies.
  • For Project 2, capability to identify non-presenting households either by supplier walking routes or by processing lists provided by WCAs.
  • Capability to deliver packages (roll of food caddy liners, information leaflet, and other agreed items such as a caddy and/or a re-usable bag for dry recycling) to the doors of residents in up to 93,000 flats across all 12 WCAs.
  • Ability to manage and deliver Project 3 (Flats food and dry recycling) which will be split by district, each with its own timeline, agreed delivery period, and milestone payment schedule.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial thresholds or guarantees are detailed in the provided information.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific submission requirements (e.g., forms, templates, content structure) are detailed in the provided information.

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OCDS Record
OCDS Data007479-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
Essex County Council is planning a tender for post and courier services to deliver food recycling packages, leaflets, and stickers to hundreds of thousands of households and flats across Essex in 2026-2027, requiring suppliers with transport and coordination capabilities.
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OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data007479-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This OCDS Release Package provides structured data about Essex County Council's tender for post and courier services, detailing the delivery of recycling materials and information to up to 396,000 households and 93,000 flats across three projects from 2026 to 2027.
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Official PDF Version
General Information007479-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
This preliminary market engagement notice outlines a requirement for a supplier to deliver various recycling-related packages, leaflets, and stickers to up to 396,000 households and 93,000 flats across Essex between 2026-2027, requiring own transport and coordination with Waste Collection Authorities.
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Tender Notice
Notice007479-2026.html
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58
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender for a waste reduction program exhibits good clarity in project description and strong sustainability focus, but is significantly hampered by critical missing information, lack of transparency, and procedural ambiguities.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance50/100

Legal compliance is moderate due to the absence of a defined procedure type, classified estimated value, and missing evaluation criteria. The failure to download the 'Tender Notice' document is a significant concern regarding full disclosure and accessibility.

Undefined procedure type ('None')
Estimated value classified and not disclosed
Clarity65/100

The project description and AI-extracted technical requirements are clear and well-articulated, providing a good understanding of the scope of work. However, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria significantly diminishes overall clarity for potential bidders.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness60/100

While basic information like title, reference, and organization is present, the tender lacks critical details such as the estimated value, evaluation criteria, and a defined procedure type. The failure to access the 'Tender Notice' document further impacts completeness.

Estimated value not disclosed (classified)
No evaluation criteria specified
Fairness45/100

Fairness is significantly compromised by the classified estimated value, the complete absence of evaluation criteria, and the inability to access the 'Tender Notice' document. The lack of e-submission also presents a barrier to equal access, although requirements do not appear tailored.

Estimated value classified and not disclosed
No evaluation criteria specified
Practicality60/100

The tender provides clear contract start and duration dates, which is practical. However, the lack of electronic submission support and the classified estimated value create practical hurdles for bidders in preparing and submitting proposals.

No e-submission
Estimated value classified and not disclosed
Data Consistency70/100

Dates are logical and consistent, and there are no reported disputes. However, several key fields such as procedure type, liable person, and estimated value are either unpopulated or classified, indicating inconsistencies in data provision.

Undefined procedure type ('None')
Liable person not specified
Sustainability80/100

The tender's core objective is a 'Waste reduction behaviour change targeted programme' focusing on food recycling, which inherently contributes strongly to environmental sustainability. However, it lacks explicit social criteria, innovation focus, or EU funding, limiting a higher score.

No explicit social criteria
No explicit innovation focus

Strengths

Clear and detailed project description
Strong inherent environmental sustainability focus
Comprehensive AI-extracted technical requirements
Logical and consistent timeline dates
No reported disputes or suspensions

Concerns

Absence of defined procedure type and evaluation criteria
Estimated value classified and not disclosed
Failure to access the 'Tender Notice' document
Lack of electronic submission support
Missing liable person and reveal date

Recommendations

1. Publish the full tender documentation, including the 'Tender Notice', and ensure all critical fields like procedure type, estimated value, and evaluation criteria are clearly defined.
2. Implement electronic submission to enhance accessibility and fairness for all potential bidders.
3. Consider incorporating explicit social and innovation criteria to further strengthen the tender's sustainability profile.

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58/ 100 · Fair

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