Tender

Graffiti Cleansing Within Dartford Town Centre 2026-2029

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Feb 2026 at 16:05

Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Graffiti Cleansing Within Dartford Town Centre 2026-2029" is being handled by Dartford Borough Council, a public authority within sub-central government. This tender falls under the services category in the graffiti removal sector. The procurement method is open competition, providing opportunities for businesses below threshold, with electronic submissions allowed via the Kent Business Portal. The tender stage is active, with the enquiry period closing on 25 February 2026, and the submission deadline set for 9 March 2026. The contract is scheduled to begin on 1 June 2026 and will end on 31 May 2029, focusing on various sites across Dartford, UK.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in graffiti removal services, particularly those with competitive pricing and proven technical and professional ability. Organisations adept at account management, risk assessment, sustainability, and delivering high social value will find this contract appealing. Given the emphasis on quality management systems and previous experience, businesses with a strong track record in service delivery within the local area or similar projects will be well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning with Dartford Borough Council's procurement strategy to foster local business engagement and development.

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Notice Title

Graffiti Cleansing Within Dartford Town Centre 2026-2029

Notice Description

The Council invites you to tender for the Graffiti Cleansing Within Dartford Town Centre 2026-2029 contract. The main objective of the service is to clear graffiti at various sites around the Borough as instructed by the supervising officer on a weekly basis Full details of the project, including the Specification and associated appendices, can be obtained by registering a formal expression of interest for this opportunity on the Kent Business Portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Dartford:-Graffiti-removal-services./HS9JD5RA84 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/HS9JD5RA84

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064cac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012558-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90690000 - Graffiti removal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Dartford Borough Council Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@dartford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01322 343434

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

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