Tender

Environmental Enforcement Services Contract

LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 10:39

PlanningUpdate

15 Oct 2025 at 08:00

Planning

04 Sep 2025 at 07:29

Planning

20 Aug 2025 at 11:16

Planning

29 Jul 2025 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Harrow is actively seeking a supplier for their Environmental Enforcement Services Contract, focused on delivering services related to the issuance of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for environmental compliance activities such as littering, public spaces protection, and more. The procurement process follows an open procedure, currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 6th February 2026. Key operations will be based in the Harrow region (UKI74) and the contract, valued at £3,000,000, is sponsored under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. The initial contract period will commence on 1st July 2026 and extend through 2028, with an option for renewal based on performance and value to the community.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for service providers specialising in environmental services, particularly those capable of deploying skilled enforcement officers for community-based operations. With a focus on maintaining high professional standards and supporting local governance by providing detailed performance data, this opportunity is well-suited for companies with established capabilities in compliance, data management, and local community interactions. This procurement is notably accessible for SMEs, encouraging broad participation in sharing their expertise and innovations to enhance the public realm in Harrow.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Environmental Enforcement Services Contract

Notice Description

The London Borough of Harrow (the Authority) is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake the provision of Environmental Enforcement across the borough for the issuing of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) in relation to littering and public spaces protection orders (covering dog fouling, street drinking, spitting, etc). The Supplier shall deploy Environmental Enforcement Officers to conduct proactive patrols, issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for environmental offences, and support prosecutions where required. Officers must operate to high professional standards, ensure proportionate enforcement, and provide the Council with secure data and regular reports on performance, demographics, payment rates and complaints. The service aims to improve the public realm, ensure compliance with environmental legislation and protect vulnerable residents by applying enforcement fairly and responsibly. The Council has clear requirements for how vulnerable adults would be treated and in particular fixed penalty notices should not be served on minors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial term is for period of 2 years and may be extended at the sole discretion of the Council for a further period of 2 years where the Authority considers a further extension will offer best value to it's residents.

Planning Information

The London Borough of Harrow is seeking to engage with the Environmental Enforcement market to participate in preliminary market engagement to assist in developing the authority's requirements and approach to deliver best possible outcomes to the residents of Harrow. We therefore would like to invite suitably qualified service providers to participate in Market Engagement Sessions which will take place over Microsoft Teams on or around 15th September 2025 at a time to be agreed. The objective of discussion is to gain a better understanding of the following: • Provide initial information about the Service Requirements and related strategic objectives • Seek feedback from companies to inform development of the service model, specification and tender documentation to facilitate a tender exercise that will be well received by the marketplace maximising participation • Answer questions interested companies may have regarding the required work and the tender process • Provide practical advice to interested companies on local government tendering to support submission of tender • Breakdown barriers to entry for locally based SME companies If you would like to participate and submit an expression of interest or have any questions, please email David Hayes, Procurement Business Partner david.hayes@harrow.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0567b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000184-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

90720000 - Environmental protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-12-03

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW
Contact Name
David Hayes
Contact Email
procurement@harrow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARROW
Postcode
HA3 8FL
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon

Local Authority
Harrow
Electoral Ward
Kenton West
Westminster Constituency
Harrow East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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