Planning

Graffiti Removal and Prevention Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW

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Planning

30 Apr 2026 at 14:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Harrow is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process intended to secure a contractor for the "Graffiti Removal and Prevention Service." This process targets the service category within the UK, specifically Harrow (region UKI74), with key engagement activities and milestones set prior to the tender's release. An online market engagement event is scheduled for 18 May 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, where potential bidders are invited to register interest and gain further insights into the tender requirements. This event aims to understand market capabilities and inform the development of the final specifications and key performance indicators. The anticipated contract will commence on 1 December 2026, emphasizing responsive and planned graffiti removal and additional protective measures.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in local government projects with an emphasis on environmental protection and community enhancement. Ideal competitors will be those specializing in waste disposal, environmentally responsible practices, and surface protection. The procurement process aims to attract innovative businesses capable of supporting broader community objectives, including crime deterrence and enhancing community confidence. The nature and scope of this contract, combined with the potential for renewal, make it an attractive opportunity for organizations capable of delivering high-quality service within set performance standards and delivering social value in line with the Authority's priorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Graffiti Removal and Prevention Service

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority is seeking to engage the market in advance of a proposed procurement for the delivery of a Graffiti Removal and Prevention Service. The scope is expected to include: * Responsive and planned removal of graffiti from Council owned assets, buildings, structures, street furniture, transport infrastructure, housing estates, and other public areas * Provision of rapid-response services, including emergency and priority call outs * Use of appropriate graffiti removal methods suitable for different surface types (including brick, stone, metal, concrete, timber, glass, and painted surfaces) * Application of anti graffiti or protective coatings where appropriate * Environmentally responsible working practices, including safe chemical use, waste disposal, and compliance with environmental legislation * Provision of management information, performance reporting, and KPI monitoring * Support for wider place based outcomes, including crime deterrence, community confidence, and environmental quality * Social value delivery aligned to the Authority's priorities The contract will be outcome focused, with defined service standards and response times

Planning Information

To support our understanding of the market, you are invited to register your interest in attending an online market engagement event taking place on Monday 18 May 2026, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm, via Microsoft Teams. If you wish to attend, please email Bhavisha.Patel1@harrow.gov.uk with the following details: Organisation name Contact name Contact telephone number Contact email address A Microsoft Teams invitation will be issued in advance of the session. Please note that attendance is limited to one representative per organisation. The Contracting Authority will use this preliminary market engagement to: Understand market capacity, innovation, and delivery approaches Inform the final specification, key performance indicators (KPIs), and commercial strategy. Provide practical guidance on local government tendering, supporting prospective bidders and helping to reduce barriers to entry for locally based SMEs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040022-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90690000 - Graffiti removal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARROW
Postcode
HA3 8FL
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Local Authority
Harrow
Electoral Ward
Kenton West
Westminster Constituency
Harrow East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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