Tender

BHCC JB Hard Surfaces Grounds Maintenance

BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 20:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Brighton and Hove City Council is inviting tenders for its "BHCC JB Hard Surfaces Grounds Maintenance" project, a comprehensive service for maintaining hard surfaces within the region designated UKJ21. The procurement follows an open procedure, with the tender currently active and transitioning through the tender stage. Business entities interested in providing street-cleaning and sweeping services under the CPV code 90610000 should take note of the key deadlines, with the enquiry period ending on 9th April 2026 and tender submissions due by 23rd April 2026. The total contract value amounts to £750,000, commencing on 4th May 2026 and projected to last until 3rd May 2029. Interested parties can submit their applications via the electronic system facilitated by In-Tend Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the street-cleaning and sweeping industry, particularly those with strong technical capabilities and competitive pricing strategies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing the local economy and public service quality. The award criteria prioritise the most advantageous tender, with a weightage of 40% for quality and 60% for price. Companies equipped with the expertise to deliver high-quality maintenance services stand the best chance of securing the contract, fostering growth and strengthening their operational foundations in partnership with a proactive public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BHCC JB Hard Surfaces Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

The Council is sharing this Invitation to Tender to obtain professional, properly defined and priced propositions for comprehensive hard surfaces grounds maintenance services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067356
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027073-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 3 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
BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 3BQ
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)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Further Information

Notice Documents

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