Award

Public Conveniences Cleaning and Litter Picking Contract Award

COWES TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2026 at 11:29

Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Cowes Town Council, concerns a contract for the provision of cleaning and litter picking services for public conveniences and specific areas within the jurisdiction of the council, situated in Cowes, Isle of Wight. The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on cleaning and sanitation. The process moved through an open competition method, notably below threshold, with an award being made on 1st April 2026. The current procurement stage is the award phase, with Top Mops Limited being the awarded supplier. The contract is valued at £61,582.58 gross, and it covers the period from 17th April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with potential extensions until 2029. Key objectives are maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and ensuring a welcoming environment for both residents and tourists.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in cleaning and sanitation services, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs), given the procurement process's open nature and its suitability for SMEs. The competitive elements such as price, relevant experience, past performance, technical skills, and resources will dictate the successful bid, providing well-suited businesses with a chance to expand their portfolios and enhance their market presence. Additionally, companies based in or able to provide services to the Hampshire area would find this tender especially advantageous, offering a recurring revenue stream through potential contract extensions.

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Notice Title

Public Conveniences Cleaning and Litter Picking Contract Award

Notice Description

Cowes Town Council invited 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0653ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031895-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£51,318 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COWES TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOP MOPS

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