South West Kent Waste Partnership - Household Recycling, Waste Collection And Street Cleansing Contract 2027

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) and Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council (TMBC) as the South West Kent Waste Partnership (together the Authorities) are looking to procure a Household Recycling, Waste Collection and Street Cleansing Services contractor. The Authorities have been working in partnership since 2018. This contract seeks to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the service across the Authorities' Administrative Areas whilst addressing the differing needs and priorities of each of them. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release (Initial Tender): Wednesday 14th May 2025 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Friday 27th June 2025 Deadline for submission of Initial Tenders: 12:00pm 28th July 2025 Evaluation of Initial Tenders: w/c Monday 28th July 2025 Dialogue and Negotiation Stage Commencing: Monday 15th September 2025 Tender release (Final Tenders): Monday 13th October 2025 Deadline for submission of Final Tenders: 12:00pm Monday 10th November 2025 Evaluation of Final Tenders: 11th November 2025 Appointment of contractor: w/c 21st April 2026