Award

Provision of Minor Maintenance and Cleansing of Public Conveniences

SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

18 Mar 2026 at 16:40

Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

Swale Borough Council has concluded the award process for its tender titled "Provision of Minor Maintenance and Cleansing of Public Conveniences," with contracts awarded to Monitor Cleaning Services Ltd. This procurement, falling under the industry category of cleaning and sanitation services, addresses public conveniences across various sites in Sittingbourne, Kent, UK, with the project fully transitioning to the award stage as of 18th March 2026. The contracts for Lot 1 will span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031, with a potential one-year extension. Lot 2 is similarly scheduled yet aimed at transitional facilities with a one-year rolling renewal capability for up to six years. The open procurement method has facilitated an inclusive competitive environment, with nine initial bids, leading to the selection conducted based on both price and quality criteria.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in hygiene services, particularly SMEs looking to secure long-term contracts within the public sector. The award criteria emphasise both economic stability and service quality, favouring businesses with a satisfactory credit score and substantial service delivery experience. Given its scope in maintaining and cleansing of public amenities, companies equipped with sterilisation, disinfection devices, and environmental service capabilities are well-positioned to compete. Moreover, opportunities for contract renewal offer extended business prospects for enhancing service portfolios and fostering local government partnerships, provided tenderers align with the evolving public convenience landscape in Kent and meeting stipulated operational standards.

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Notice Title

Provision of Minor Maintenance and Cleansing of Public Conveniences

Notice Description

Provision of Minor Maintenance and Cleansing of Public Conveniences. Two contracts will be awarded to one supplier. The contracts will involve opening and closing public conveniences; cleansing and maintaining them (undertaking minor maintenance works); providing consumables; undertaking hygiene services and dispose of corresponding waste. The contract for Lot 1 shall commence on 01/04/26 and terminate on 31/03/31. The council may extend the opportunity for a further 1 year. The contract for Lot 2 shall commence on 01/04/26 and terminate on 31/03/27. The council may extend the opportunity for 1 year periods of up to a further 5 years.

Lot Information

1

Lot 1 will be offered on a 5 + 1 year basis. *Central Avenue at Sittingbourne, ME10 4BX *Milton Creek Country Park, Sittingbourne, ME10 2DE *King George V Playing fields toilet, Sittingbourne ME10 1QX *Park Road, Faversham, ME13 8ES *Faversham Recreation ground Sports Changing Facilities including overnight clean ready for Sunday play. Descaling shower heads/ taps (quarterly). WC, Urinals, showers, sinks, changing rooms, and community room, kitchen and toilet. *Bartons Point, Isle of Sheppey ME12 2BX. This includes the toilets, showers and the sluice room. Descaling shower heads/ taps (quarterly). *Minster Leas public toilet *Rose Street at Sheerness, ME12 1UA *Leysdown Beach Services, Grove Avenue, ME12 4QE *Beachfields, Sheerness, ME12 1RE

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

2

This lot consists of facilities where it is the intention of the council to close or transfer the asset at some point most likely within the first 12 months of the contract (although this timescale may extend). If an asset is transferred or closed then that facility will be removed from the contract and the entire priced costs for that facility for opening, closing, cleansing, maintaining, consumable provision, overheads etc will be removed from the monthly billing process. Facilities in Lot 2 may be removed from the contract with 3 months notification to the Contractor. Consequently, this contract will be awarded on a rolling one-year basis up to six years in total. It is possible that facilities in this list may be varied to the Lot 1 contract over time (in agreement with both parties).

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/024826-2026
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
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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

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