Tender

Seaford Town Council Public Toilet Cleaning Contract

SEAFORD TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 16:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Seaford Town Council is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process, seeking a contractor for the "Public Toilet Cleaning Contract". Aimed at cleaning and maintaining multiple public toilet facilities in Seaford, East Sussex, this project falls under the cleaning and sanitation services industry category. Interested parties must submit applications by 21st March 2026, with any questions due by 16th March 2026. The successful tender is anticipated to begin on 14th May 2026 and will initially run for three years, with potential extension for an additional two years based on performance. Located in a vibrant coastal town, this contract serves both local residents and tourists, highlighting its importance within the broader community.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those equipped to provide high-quality and reliable service. The open competition procurement method presents an inviting chance for small and medium-sized enterprises to participate. With an emphasis on quality (accounting for 60% of the evaluation), businesses with crafted expertise in ensuring cleanliness and hygiene in public facilities will find this contract conducive to their growth prospects. Participating businesses will need to adhere to specified performance criteria, which include key performance indicators and audit reports, making it ideal for companies capable of consistent quality delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Seaford Town Council Public Toilet Cleaning Contract

Notice Description

Seaford Town Council (STC) are seeking a cleaning contractor to deliver a high-quality, reliable cleaning service across its public toilet facilities. These include the eco toilets at South Hill Barn, the facilities at Seaford Head Golf Course and the toilet blocks located at the Martello, The Salts Recreational Ground, South Street and the Changing Places Toilets (CPT). Seaford is a vibrant coastal town in East Sussex, serving a resident population of approximately 23,000 and welcoming a significant number of visitors throughout the year. Maintaining clean, safe, and well-presented public conveniences is an important part of supporting both the local community and the town's wider visitor economy. * Initial Term: Three (3) years from the Start Date. * Extension Option: The Council may, at its sole discretion, extend the Contract for a further period of up to two (2) years. Satisfactory performance is a prerequisite for any extension but does not oblige the Council to grant one. Deadline to ask questions: 16th March 2026 Application deadline: 21st March 2026 Bidders notified by: 13th April 2026 Submit questions to: projectsandfacilities@seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk Submit application to: tenders@seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk For full details, see contract spec in bidding documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: * Extension Option: The Council may, at its sole discretion, extend the Contract for a further period of up to two (2) years. Satisfactory performance is a prerequisite for any extension but does not oblige the Council to grant one. * Performance Criteria for Extension: o Compliance with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) o Audit reports o Issue resolution records Performance information will be reviewed monthly. For full details, see contract spec.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016621-2026
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
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
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 14 May 2029 3-4 years
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
SEAFORD TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SEAFORD
Postcode
BN25 1HG
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Seaford Central
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

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