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Provision of temporary toilets at Notting Hill Carnival 2026

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

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01 Jul 2026 at 14:03

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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01 Jul 2026 at 13:47

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has awarded a contract for the provision of temporary toilets at the Notting Hill Carnival 2026. This procurement process falls under the public authority - sub-central government category and is located in London, UK. The current stage is completed, with the award decision recorded on 1st July 2026. The contract covers the supply, installation, servicing, maintenance, and removal of temporary sanitary facilities, including compost toilets and accessible units, for the event. It is a direct award contract due to exceptional urgency caused by a cyber incident, with the contract period starting on 6th July 2026 and ending on 5th July 2027.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning and sanitation services, particularly those with experience in managing large-scale public events. Companies with expertise in rapid deployment and ongoing maintenance of temporary facilities could especially benefit from participating in similar contracts. As the procurement was a direct award, businesses looking to grow through public contracts should monitor potential future opportunities with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, possibly by establishing themselves as reliable partners for urgent and large-scale projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of temporary toilets at Notting Hill Carnival 2026

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision, installation, servicing, maintenance, and removal of temporary toilet facilities to support the delivery of Notting Hill Carnival 2026, a major public event attended by over one million people. The scope of services includes: - Supply and installation of temporary compost toilet units, accessible toilets, and urinals - Ongoing servicing, cleansing, replenishment of consumables, and waste management throughout the event period - Maintenance and rapid response to operational issues during the event - De-installation and removal of all infrastructure following the event The services are required to ensure: - Adequate sanitation provision for public health and safety - Effective crowd management and event operations - Minimisation of environmental and street cleansing impacts associated with a large-scale public gathering

Procurement Information

The use of the extreme and unavoidable urgency justification applies due to the impact of a cyber incident affecting the Council's systems, which significantly delayed the planned procurement for the provision of temporary toilet facilities. As a result, there is insufficient time to undertake a compliant competitive tendering procedure and mobilise a new supplier in advance of Notting Hill Carnival 2026. The services are strictly necessary to ensure public health, safety, and the effective management of a major public event attended by over one million people. Failure to secure provision would result in significant risks, including poor sanitation, environmental impacts, and potential disruption to the event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c179
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061845-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£355,528 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GILCOMBE FARM TRADING AS COMPOOST SOLUTIONS (COMPOOST SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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