Scope
Reference
DN792143
Description
The London Borough of Harrow (the Authority) is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake the provision of Environmental Enforcement across the borough for the issuing of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) in relation to littering and public spaces protection orders (covering dog fouling, street drinking, spitting, etc).
The Supplier shall deploy Environmental Enforcement Officers to conduct proactive patrols, issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for environmental offences, and support prosecutions where required.
Officers must operate to high professional standards, ensure proportionate enforcement, and provide the Council with secure data and regular reports on performance, demographics, payment rates and complaints.
The service aims to improve the public realm, ensure compliance with environmental legislation and protect vulnerable residents by applying enforcement fairly and responsibly.
The Council has clear requirements for how vulnerable adults would be treated and in particular fixed penalty notices should not be served on minors.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,000,000 excluding VAT
- £3,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028
- Possible extension to 30 June 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial term is for period of 2 years and may be extended at the sole discretion of the Council for a further period of 2 years where the Authority considers a further extension will offer best value to it's residents.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90720000 - Environmental protection
Contract locations
- UKI74 - Harrow and Hillingdon
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
The associated tender documents set out conditions of participation that must be met in order for a supplier to be awarded the public contract. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at http://www.londontenders.org/
Opportunity Id: DN792143
Technical ability conditions of participation
The associated tender documents set out conditions of participation that must be met in order for a supplier to be awarded the public contract. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at http://www.londontenders.org/
Opportunity Id: DN792143
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 January 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
6 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Opportunity Id: DN792143
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
3 April 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 3 December 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Cost | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://www.londontenders.org/
All tender documents comprising of those listed below are being provided at the same time that this tender notice is published at http://www.londontenders.org/ Opportunity Id: DN792143
PSQ Instructions and Assessment Methodology
Financial Assessment
Invitation to Tender (ITT)
Contract Specification
Pricing Schedule
Enforcement Services Contract
Enforcement Policy 2025
Social Value Action Plan
Social Value Information for ITT
TUPE Confidentiality of Undertaking
Market Engagement Slides (x 2 documents)
Technical specifications to be met
http://www.londontenders.org/
The tender specification is being provided at the same time that the tender notice is
published at http://www.londontenders.org/ Opportunity Id: DN792143
Contracting authority
London Borough of Harrow
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQRC-2343-GRQR
Forward Drive
Harrow
HA3 8FL
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@harrow.gov.uk
Region: UKI74 - Harrow and Hillingdon
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government