Tender

Street Scene Enforcement Services

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

31 Jul 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring a contractor for "Street Scene Enforcement Services" in Chatham, UKJ41 region, United Kingdom. This procurement process is classified under "Other community, social and personal services." The purpose of the contract is to engage a qualified contractor to provide enforcement services, chiefly to mitigate littering, dog fouling, and breaches of Public Space Protection Orders through fixed penalty notices. This open competition is conducted below threshold standards with a tender submission deadline of 21 August 2025, while the enquiry period ends on 14 August 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 1 October 2025 and run until 30 September 2030, with a possible five-year extension.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in enforcement services, particularly those with experience in environmental issues and community services. Potential bidders should be equipped to deploy enforcement officers for regular patrols and collaborate on promotional campaigns. The contract offers a unique chance for businesses willing to operate at nil cost to Medway Council in exchange for a share of the fixed penalty values, rewarding those who can demonstrate efficacy and quality in service delivery. Such enterprises will benefit from increased visibility and collaboration opportunities within a public authority framework. Competing for this tender could significantly bolster a company’s portfolio in the public sector, especially those adept in managing community-focused enforcement tasks.

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Notice Title

Street Scene Enforcement Services

Notice Description

Medway Council requires a suitably experienced & qualified contractor to provide supplementary enforcement services to tackle environmental issues such as littering, dog fouling & the enforcement of Public Space Protection Orders. The aim of the service will be to reduce litter, dog fouling and breaches of Public Space Protection Orders within the borough by demonstrating that irresponsible behaviour will be tackled by way of enforcement action, mainly by the issuing of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN's) to offenders. Implementing robust enforcement actions & promotional campaigns to drive behavioural change. The successful contractor will provide sufficient officers to undertake high profile foot patrols enforcing against environmental offences. Officers will also be expected to take part in media & promotional; campaigns. The service will be at nil cost to Medway Council who will be the recipient of a percentage of the fixed penalty value.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract has a 1 x 5 year extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044822-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Graham Thomas1
Contact Email
graham.thomas1@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

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