This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

27 Apr 2026 at 10:42

Award

13 Apr 2026 at 11:09

TenderUpdate

05 Mar 2026 at 14:06

Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council has engaged in a procurement process titled "Graffiti Cleansing Within Dartford Town Centre 2026-2029," aimed at maintaining various sites within the Borough free from graffiti through weekly operations. This contract falls under the category of services and an open competition procurement method was employed. The process has reached the award stage with key dates including contract signing on 24th April 2026, and the contract period running from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029. The graffiti cleansing services will be carried out in Dartford, located within the region of UKJ4 in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in graffiti removal services, particularly those which are Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and have prior experience in similar contracts. The contract was awarded to Anti-Graffiti Systems Ltd, highlighting the relevance of companies with established expertise in this sector. Businesses capable of offering competitive pricing along with robust service delivery, account management, quality management, and sustainability practices are well-positioned to thrive in such procurement opportunities. Up to 11 bids were considered, indicating strong competition and interest in this market segment.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Graffiti Cleansing Within Dartford Town Centre 2026-2029

Notice Description

To clear graffiti at various sites around the Borough as instructed by the supervising officer on a weekly basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037884-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£56,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£56,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dartford Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Postcode Area
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
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ANTI-GRAFFITI SYSTEMS LIMITED

Anti-Graffiti Systems Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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