This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 May 2026 at 15:53

Award

18 Mar 2026 at 16:40

Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Swale Borough Council involves the "Provision of Minor Maintenance and Cleansing of Public Conveniences" located in Sittingbourne, Kent. This contract, initially launched as an open tender, is split into two lots and covers services such as opening, closing, cleaning, maintenance, and hygiene services of public conveniences. This process has moved through completion stages, with the contract award finalised on 30th April 2026, and henceforth active from 1st May 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, with the overarching legal framework outlined by the UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement method utilized was an open procedure, inviting broad participation for the contract valued at £2,383,200 GBP gross. The sites lie within the UKJ43 region, with an anticipated contract period reaching up to 2031, including options for extensions.

This procurement presents a robust opportunity for businesses specializing in cleaning and maintenance services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Monitor Cleaning Services Ltd, an SME that succeeded in both lots of this tender. Entering this tender offers opportunities for firms capable of managing a complex service network across multiple locations. Companies with strengths in maintaining public facilities, providing consumables, and ensuring compliance with high cleanliness standards will find this contract conducive to business growth. The scope of services and the possibility for annual extension periods create a substantial avenue for sustained revenue and partnership with a local government body over the contract's duration. Establishing ties with a public authority like Swale Borough Council not only provides financial growth but also enhances a firm's portfolio in delivering public services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Minor Maintenance and Cleansing of Public Conveniences

Notice Description

The contracts involve opening and closing public conveniences; cleansing and maintaining them (undertaking minor maintenance works); providing consumables; undertaking hygiene services and dispose of corresponding waste.

Lot Information

1

Renewal: The Council may extend the contract by up to one year.

2

Renewal: At the Authority's sole and exclusive option, the Contract Period may be extended for further periods of 1 year at a time up to a maximum of 5 additional years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043576-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices

45215500 - Public conveniences

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,986,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,986,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,795,974 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,795,974 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE, KENT
Postcode
ME10 3HT
Postcode Area
Rochester
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
Swale
Electoral Ward
Roman
Westminster Constituency
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Monitor Cleaning Services Ltd

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