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Combined Cleansing Services Contract - Arun District Council - AWARD

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Oct 2025 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

Arun District Council has concluded the awarding of a significant contract for combined cleansing services across the district, located within the South East of England. The initiative, spearheaded by Hampshire County Council, falls under the 'Refuse and waste related services' industry category and involves a comprehensive suite of services such as waste collection, street cleansing, and public conveniences maintenance. The contract, worth £200 million and awarded through an open procurement method, was secured by Biffa Waste Services Ltd. It will commence on 1st February 2026 and span eight years, with an option to extend for another eight years. Key services will cover high-traffic tourist areas like Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, with Arun District projected to cater to nearly four million visitors annually. The procurement stage was completed successfully, with the award finalised on 7th October 2025.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies with capabilities in waste management and urban maintenance services. It includes provisions for refuse collection, recycling, street cleaning, and graffiti removal, crucial for businesses specialising in environmental services. SMEs are particularly encouraged to engage, given their suitability in aligning with the specific service requirements defined by the council. The long-term nature of the contract also ensures stable opportunities for consistent revenue streams and the development of lasting partnerships with local governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Combined Cleansing Services Contract - Arun District Council - AWARD

Notice Description

Arun District Council (ADC) serves a population of approximately 160,000 residents under the West Sussex County Authority area with an increase of circa one thousand households per year over the course of the initial term. The authority provides kerbside residential waste (residual, recycling, and garden waste) collection services as well as street, beach and promenade cleaning and public toilet cleansing services to the popular tourist destinations of Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Arundel and Rustington, which see approximately four million visitors a year. This project is for the provision of the following services across Arun District Council land and properties: Fortnightly residual waste from a 180-litre supplied bin. Fortnightly dry mixed recycling from a 240-litre supplied bin - household. Garden waste collection - household - the customer subscriber service aspect of the garden waste service will be moved in house to align with the other waste services. Weekly Food waste - household Bulky waste service - household Neighbourhood Recycling centres Street cleansing and litter picking Highways cleansing and litter picking Graffiti and Fly-Posting removal service Cleansing and minor repairs of toilets (public conveniences) The Contract will commence on 1st February 2026 and will be for a period of eight years with the option to extend for a further eight years. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 14.00 hrs on Monday 27th January 2025. How to obtain the Tender Documents The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'Tenders' then 'Current' & 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details' continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view / download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully. Opting In and Opting Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My tender Return' to start populating your response. PLEASE NOTE you are required to 'Opt In' to view & complete the two Questionnaires for this project. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing comments and feedback for this decision. You can choose to 'Opt In' at any time ...

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d95f9f2-1cae-4fcb-bd94-708f3a86a353
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/796ee53a-5785-43a5-88fb-e21b3fc9e1fb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90511000 - Refuse collection services

90512000 - Refuse transport services

90513100 - Household-refuse disposal services

90513200 - Urban solid-refuse disposal services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

90610000 - Street-cleaning and sweeping services

90670000 - Disinfecting and exterminating services in urban or rural areas

90680000 - Beach cleaning services

90690000 - Graffiti removal services

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Strategic Procurement (Main)
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0370 779 1100

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST SUSSEX
Postcode
BN17 5LF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Arun
Electoral Ward
River
Westminster Constituency
Bognor Regis and Littlehampton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIFFA WASTE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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