---
title: "Public Conveniences Cleaning and Litter Picking Contract Award"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0653ac"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COWES TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-08"
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# Public Conveniences Cleaning and Litter Picking Contract Award

Buyer: COWES TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0653ac

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Cowes Town Council, concerns a contract for the provision of cleaning and litter picking services for public conveniences and specific areas within the jurisdiction of the council, situated in Cowes, Isle of Wight. The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on cleaning and sanitation. The process moved through an open competition method, notably below threshold, with an award being made on 1st April 2026. The current procurement stage is the award phase, with Top Mops Limited being the awarded supplier. The contract is valued at £61,582.58 gross, and it covers the period from 17th April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with potential extensions until 2029. Key objectives are maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and ensuring a welcoming environment for both residents and tourists.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in cleaning and sanitation services, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs), given the procurement process's open nature and its suitability for SMEs. The competitive elements such as price, relevant experience, past performance, technical skills, and resources will dictate the successful bid, providing well-suited businesses with a chance to expand their portfolios and enhance their market presence. Additionally, companies based in or able to provide services to the Hampshire area would find this tender especially advantageous, offering a recurring revenue stream through potential contract extensions.

## Notice

Cowes Town Council invited suitably experienced cleaning contractors wishing to tender for the cleaning and litter picking of the Town Council's public conveniences and other specified areas. Key objective of the Contract is to appoint a competent supplier to provide high quality cleaning services to the Council's public conveniences and provide a positive image of the area, both for local service users as well as visitors and tourists.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031895-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | £51,318 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COWES TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | COWES |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO31 8AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Electoral ward | Cowes North |
| Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOP MOPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 11:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031895-2026
- 13 Feb 2026 at 11:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013320-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031895-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013320-2026
  13th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12016
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12017
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12018
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12019
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12020
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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