Preliminary Market Engagement - Waste Management Services

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  "date": "2026-07-10T16:41:39+01:00",
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    "name": "FAIRFAX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST"
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    "title": "Preliminary Market Engagement - Waste Management Services",
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    "description": "We are undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to a future procurement for waste management services across multiple school sites.\nThe current contract is due to expire in December 2026 and includes the provision of general waste, mixed recycling and food waste collection services.\nThe purpose of this engagement is to understand current market capability, service innovations, reporting arrangements, sustainability initiatives and potential procurement approaches available within the market.\nInterested suppliers are invited to participate in this market engagement exercise by completing the Request for Information (RFI) available via the link provided within this notice.\nInformation gathered through this exercise will be used to inform future procurement and service delivery requirements. Participation in this engagement does not constitute a call for competition and will not provide any advantage in any future procurement process.",
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      "name": "FAIRFAX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST",
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        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Sutton Coldfield",
        "postalCode": "B75 7JT",
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        "streetAddress": "Fairfax Multi Academy Trust"
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        "id": "065344-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065344-2026",
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        "noticeType": "UK2",
        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
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        "datePublished": "2026-07-10T16:41:39+01:00"
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        "id": "engagement",
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        "status": "scheduled",
        "dueDate": "2026-08-21T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "The contracting authority is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform a future procurement for waste management services across multiple school sites.\nThe current contract is due to expire in December 2026 and includes the provision of general waste, recycling and food waste collection services.\nThe purpose of this engagement is to:\nUnderstand current market capability and capacity.\nExplore innovative waste management and recycling solutions.\nUnderstand reporting and performance management options.\nIdentify opportunities to improve service delivery and value for money.\nInform the future procurement strategy and specification.\nInterested suppliers are invited to participate by completing a Request for Information (RFI) via the following link:\nhttps://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/9HnPvTDkw5?origin=lprLink\nSuppliers may submit questions relating to this engagement by email to: tenders@fmat.co.uk\nThis preliminary market engagement exercise is being conducted for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition, nor does participation confer any advantage in any future procurement process. Suppliers of all sizes, including SMEs, are encouraged to participate. Preliminary market engagement notices are specifically intended to invite suppliers to participate in market engagement activities and help contracting authorities understand market capabilities before any future procurement is commenced"
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