Scope
Description
Cowes Town Council wish to invite 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.
Total value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Possible extension to 31 March 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- Suppliers from Hampshire
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders to be returned in plain securely sealed envelope bearing the words 'Tender' followed by 'Public Conveniences Cleaning and Litter Picking Contract', addressed to:
Town Clerk, Cowes Town Council, Northwood House, Ward Avenue, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 8AZ.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
The evaluation of submissions will be on the criteria listed below. The criteria will count for 100% of the overall evaluation with the relevant weightings listed next to each individual criteria stated below.
WEIGHTING
Price 25%
Relevant Experience 20%
Past Performance 10%
Technical Skills 20%
Resources 20%
Geographical Location 5%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
01 - Tender Advert.pdf
02 - Invitation To Tender.pdf
03 - Public Convenience Cleaning & Litter Picking Specification.pdf
04 - Schedule 1 - Premises Details.pdf
05 - Supplier Evaluation Form.docx
06 - Tender Return.docx
Contracting authority
Cowes Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGLL-5923-NBJM
Northwood House, Ward Avenue
Cowes
PO31 8AZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ34 - Isle of Wight
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government