Tender

Winchester City Council Public Realm Cleansing Services

WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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17 Mar 2026 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

Winchester City Council is currently seeking bids for a single supplier to undertake public realm cleansing services across the Winchester City district, with the contract expected to commence on 4th October 2027. The Council, classified as a sub-central government public authority, will begin the award process in August 2026, following a competitive, multistage tender procedure. The tender covers street-cleaning and sweeping services, situated in the UKJ3 region, United Kingdom. Interested parties should note that the enquiry period concludes on 8th April 2026, with tender submissions required by 9th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for providers specialising in street-cleaning services. With a total contract value exceeding £30 million, both SMEs and larger enterprises with capabilities in quality management and social value delivery could find this a lucrative opportunity. The competitive flexible procedure includes prequalification requirements, quality assessment, and commercial evaluations ensuring robust competition, which could benefit businesses with a strong track record in providing high-quality, value-driven services. A focus on quality and price guarantees that skilled providers meeting the Council's criteria will be well-positioned to compete.

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Notice Title

Winchester City Council Public Realm Cleansing Services

Notice Description

Winchester City Council (the "Council" or "Authority") is inviting tenders for a single Supplier to be contracted for public realm cleansing services across the Winchester City district. The contract must start on 4th October 2027, and it is envisaged that the contract will be awarded and mobilisation will commence in August 2026. All information available to Suppliers regarding this opportunity is held within the tender pack.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066cb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025167-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90610000 - Street-cleaning and sweeping services

90611000 - Street-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£30,400,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2027 - 3 Oct 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLEBROOK STREET, WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 9LJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

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