Scope
Description
Wareham Town Council invites tenders to provide the Wareham Town Council with public convenience cleaning services at the following two public convenience facilities:
Howards Lane, Wareham, BH20 4HU & The Quay, Wareham BH20 4LP
Total value (estimated)
- £132,905 excluding VAT
- £159,486 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 29 May 2026 to 31 May 2030
- 4 years, 3 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90910000 - Cleaning services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- UK suppliers
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Conditions of participation
See tender specification document.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 February 2026, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 February 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders MUST be submitted via normal post in a sealed, windowless envelope addressed to:
Town Clerk
Wareham Town Council
Town Hall
East Street
Wareham
BH20 4NS
Tender envelopes should indicate they contain a tender. Tenders CANNOT be received via email.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulfilment of specification | This assesses how closely the tenderer fulfils the scope of work as indicated by the Council. An explanation of how the tenderer will meet each criterion and any additional value or services the... |
Quality | 35% |
| Cost | This assesses the cost and value for money the tenderer can provide the Council. A clear breakdown of how the tenderer will bill for their services would be welcomed. Tenderers may wish to indicate any... |
Cost | 35% |
| Experience and references | This assesses the tenderer's experience demonstrating a track record of competence and good service. Tenderers may wish to include how long they have been operating, the type and amount of previous... |
Quality | 12.5% |
| Reducing barriers to opportunity and economic growth | This assesses how the tenderer supports opportunities for small businesses and social enterprise either through working with such organisations or being one itself. |
Quality | 10% |
| Sustainability practice | This assesses how the tenderer considers sustainable business practices that contribute to protecting the environment and climate. This might include whether the tenderer makes sustainable purchasing... |
Quality | 7.5% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Wareham Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMTJ-3658-ZNVL
Wareham Town Council, Town Hall, East Street
Wareham
BH20 4NS
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mr Samuel Dickins
Telephone: 07950 940 215
Email: Deputyclerk@wareham-tc.gov.uk
Website: https://www.wareham-tc.gov.uk/Working_With_the_Council_48884.aspx
Region: UKK25 - Dorset
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government