Tender

Public Conveniences Cleaning and Litter Picking Contract

COWES TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 11:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cowes Town Council is inviting tenders for a contract focused on cleaning and litter picking services in public conveniences across Cowes, Isle of Wight. This tender, titled "Public Conveniences Cleaning and Litter Picking Contract," falls within the cleaning and sanitation industry category. The procurement method is open competition, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, and covers services below the threshold. The deadline for tender submission is 9th March 2026, while enquiries close on 6th March 2026. Starting on 1st April 2026, the contract offers a potential extension up to 31st March 2029.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for cleaning service providers, including small to medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. The opportunity is well-suited for businesses offering high-quality cleaning services that can enhance the local area's image for residents and tourists. Interested parties are evaluated based on price, relevant experience, past performance, technical skills, resource allocation, and geographical location; with the procurement emphasising the importance of a competent supplier. Engaging in this tender can foster business growth and increase visibility in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Conveniences Cleaning and Litter Picking Contract

Notice Description

Cowes Town Council wish to invite suitably experienced cleaning contractors wishing to tender for the cleaning and litter picking of the Town Council's public conveniences and other specified areas. Key objective of the Contract is to appoint a competent supplier to provide high quality cleaning services to the Council's public conveniences and provide a positive image of the area, both for local service users as well as visitors and tourists.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0653ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013320-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COWES TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
townclerk@cowestowncouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COWES
Postcode
PO31 8AZ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Cowes North
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Further Information

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