Seaford Town Council Public Toilet Cleaning Contract

SEAFORD TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 May 2026 at 15:39

Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

Seaford Town Council has successfully awarded a public procurement contract for the cleaning of its public toilet facilities in Seaford, a coastal town in East Sussex. The award went to AAFD SERVICES LTD following an open procurement process below the threshold, with the contract amounting to a gross £535,950. The contract, classified under the cleaning and sanitation services category, will span three years from 1st June 2026, with the possibility of a two-year extension based on satisfactory performance. Key procurement dates include the deadline for questions on 16th March 2026 and the application submission deadline on 21st March 2026. The procurement stage has now reached the award phase, with official activities concluding on 12th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning and sanitation services, especially those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Seaford Town Council's requirement for a reliable service can provide sustained business growth through the initial three-year term, with the potential of an extension. Companies able to demonstrate adherence to service quality and performance criteria would be well-positioned to secure and possibly extend such contracts. This procurement highlights the value of meticulous service delivery in maintaining communal amenities, fostering tourism, and supporting local economies.

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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 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043617-2026
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
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
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£446,625 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AAFD SERVICES

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