How to win: Water maintenance contract for Victoria, Chamberlain and Centenary fountains

About this contract

The services required is for a water maintenance contract for three fountains in the city centre, namely Victoria, Chamberlain and Centenary fountains. The water in these fountains require treatment under a maintenance regime and it is imperative they are always kept clean. • Relevant policies: In accordance with Public Health Act and Environmental Act 2021. • Relevant statutory duties: BCC has a duty of care to protect the public from legionella bacteria and other water-related diseases.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Birmingham City Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £170,000, 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 6 October 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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