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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:
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.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countrystyle Recycling Limited | 05103813 | £60,000,000 | 3 lots West Kent · Mid Kent · East Kent | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 3 lots, each awarded separately. 3 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot Lot 1 West Kent Apr 2026 – Mar 2031 | £18,947,368 £22,911,202 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | active | |
| Lot Lot 2 Mid Kent Apr 2026 – Mar 2031 | £18,421,052 £21,915,143 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | active | |
| Lot Lot 3 East Kent Apr 2026 – Mar 2031 | £12,631,578 £15,173,655 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Countrystyle Recycling Limited | Lots Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3 | Wonlots Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3 |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: This supplier has received £51,342 in 6 payments (over £25k) from Metropolitan Police (2024-09-17 to 2025-11-11). View full payment history →