Award

Washroom Services

THURROCK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 12:40

Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council, a sub-central government public authority, recently awarded a contract for "Washroom Services" to Phoenix Washroom Services Ltd. This procurement process, initiated as an open competition below the threshold, focuses on the provision of washroom services, including feminine hygiene, under the main category of cleaning and environmental services. Located in the UKH32 region, this contract was awarded on 4th February 2026, with a contract period starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, and an optional extension of up to two additional years. The procurement process went through the stages of tender and award, culminating in a final award with a gross value of £129,504.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Phoenix Washroom Services Ltd, which successfully competed due to the open procurement method and the tender's relatively low threshold. Businesses involved in service provision, specifically in the fields of hygiene and cleaning services, stand to benefit considerably, with prospects to secure similar public sector contracts. The focus on quality and cost-effectiveness, echoed in the award criteria of 60% quality and 40% price, further stresses the need for businesses to deliver exceptional value and meet stringent service standards for future tender opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Washroom Services

Notice Description

Provision of washroom services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f00c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009950-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,504 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Hurlock
Contact Email
procurement@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
TLH32 Thurrock

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX WASHROOM SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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