Kent County Council: Textiles and Shoes Processing Services

Contracting authority

Contracting authority:

Market Engagement - Textiles and Shoes Processing Services

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PLDL-8938-YGYW

Address:

Kent County Council, County Hall
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
UK

Contact name:

Adam Fletcher

Email:

adam.fletcher@kent.gov.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Website:

Not provided

Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Open procedure

Preliminary market engagement conducted:

Not provided

Tenders received:

0

Tenders assessed:

0

Tenders from SMEs:

0

Tenders from VCSEs:

0

Special regime:

Concession

Scope

Title:

Textiles and Shoes Processing Services

Reference number:

Not provided

Main category:

SERVICES

Description:

Kent County Council is seeking to procure a concessions contract for the collection and processing of waste textiles and shoes from its network of 19 Household Waste Recycling Centres across Kent. The estimated annual tonnage is approximately 1,266 tonnes.

A new contract is required to commence in December 2026 to ensure continuity of service. Kent County Council takes ownership of all material in order to meet its statutory obligations as the Waste Disposal Authority.

The proposed contract term is three years with the option to extend for up to a further two years.

The services to be delivered under this concessions contract will include:
•Collection from all HWRC sites
•Sorting and grading of materials
•Storage and transportation
•Processing for reuse, recycling and recovery
•Marketing and resale of reusable textiles and footwear

The Authority requires a provider capable of managing the full range of materials presented at HWRCs, recognising that this may include lower grade and non-reusable items. Bidders will be expected to demonstrate clear, sustainable and transparent approaches to handling these materials, minimising disposal and maximising value recovery wherever possible.

Suppliers should also be able to demonstrate resilience to fluctuations in national and global textile markets, including strong end market arrangements and contingency planning.

The Authority is seeking to maximise income and social value for Kent residents, whilst ensuring that services are delivered in a compliant, environmentally responsible and auditable manner. This includes clear reporting on reuse, recycling, recovery and disposal outcomes, as well as transparency of end destinations.

Further information and documentation are available via the Kent Business Portal. Interested organisations are invited to register their interest and participate in the procurement process.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Refuse-and-waste-related-services./Q7T97UG66U

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/Q7T97UG66U

Total value (estimated):

GBP 250,000 excluding VAT

GBP 300,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

18/12/2026 to 17/12/2029

CPV classifications:

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services.

Delivery regions:

UKJ - SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)

Participation

Suitable for SMEs:

No

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Engagement

Engagement deadline:

31/07/2026

Engagement status:

The engagement has not yet been carried out.

Engagement process description:

Please register on the Kent Business Portal to access the Market Engagement Questionnaire.

The total contract value will depend on the contractual term selected and will be confirmed in any subsequent tender notice.

Submission

Other organisations