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Planning

07 Aug 2026 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

Worthing Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for their "AWC - RS - Public Space Pressure Washing" contract. This tender focuses on the street-cleaning services industry, specifically for public realm pressure washing within the West Sussex region. The council is looking to contract an experienced local service provider to deliver floor and street furniture cleaning in public spaces. This contract is intended to span up to three years, with an estimated yearly spend of £20,000, totalling £60,000 over the period. Interested parties must express their interest by the 21st August 2026, with the full procurement notice anticipated to be published by 16th November 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in street-cleaning services, particularly those that can provide efficient and thorough cleaning of public spaces. Ideal candidates would be SMEs based in West Sussex, equipped with the necessary experience and resources to handle ad hoc cleaning requests. Participating in this contract could enhance business visibility and credibility within the public sector, opening doors to future contracts and collaborations in the realm of public services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

AWC - RS - Public Space Pressure Washing

Notice Description

Adur and Worthing Councils are seeking an experienced Public Realm cleaning contractor to deliver public space floor and street furniture pressure washing. This will include removal of all general contamination and gum from our public spaces. Typically the council instructs these cleans on an ad hoc basis with an estimated annual spend of PS20,000.00. It is the intent of the councils to award a contract for up to 3 years to a West Sussex based contractor.

Planning Information

To express an interest please email procurement@adur-worthing.gov.uk no later than the 21st of August 2026 supplying a minimum of: Company Name: Company Number (where relevant): Company Address: Brief description of services offered:

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06df79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075452-2026
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

90611000 - Street-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Nov 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORTHING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 1HA
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)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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