How to win: SHWD Cleaning

About this contract

South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough councils are local authorities in Devon, England. They are responsible for delivering a wide range of public services to residents across a largely rural and coastal area. The council focuses on maintaining high-quality services such as waste collection, planning, housing, and environmental protection. It places strong emphasis on sustainability, community empowerment, and digital inclusion, aiming to support both economic growth and environmental stewardship. Following the end of the Council's current cleaning contract which is due to expire March 31st 2027, the Council is inviting tenders to bid on a new contract for this going forward.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — South Hams District Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £150,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 20 November 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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