Public sector waste and recycling contracts in the South East
Commercial waste collection, recycling, clinical waste, skip hire and confidential waste are bought by every kind of public body. Some contracts are huge, but many cover a single estate or a group of schools.
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- Environmental Services Contract
Bracknell Forest Borough Council
South East£185mCloses 15 Jan 2027
- Provision of Waste Collection and Street Cleansing Services
Buckinghamshire Council
South East£1086mNo deadline stated
Who buys waste management
Typical buyers include councils, NHS trusts, universities, schools and academy trusts, and emergency services.
What buyers usually ask for
- Upper-tier waste carrier, broker and dealer registration
- Environmental permits for any sites you operate
- ISO 14001
- CHAS or SafeContractor
How Tenderheron helps
- Checks every new UK public sector notice each morning.
- Scores each one against your services and the areas you cover, so you only see the ones worth a look.
- Writes a plain English summary: what the buyer wants, the deadline, and anything that could rule you out.
- Pro includes an AI bid assistant that drafts a starter pack for any tender you want to go for.
Common questions
Do I need my own site to bid?
Not always. Collection-only contracts need a carrier registration and access to permitted disposal sites, which the tender will ask you to name.
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