Public conveniences

Tender description

Scottish Borders Council currently manages and maintains 41 facilities. The authority is seeking a long-term solution for the provision of such facilities as a discretionary area of work. Of the 41 facilities, 27 are currently charged for access at the point of use at a rate of 30 pence, with the remainder being free (there is no charge for access to Radar accessible facilities). The authority is seeking a way forward working with a third party to deliver a service that is efficient and financially sustainable. The authority has broken down its requirements into a number of sections as detailed below and is seeking a single supplier to deliver all of these requirements: Sub-section 1: to provide all of the public conveniences services; Sub-section 2: to provide an options appraisal of the network, identifying commercial opportunities and enhancements – with recommendations and financial appraisal; Sub-section 3: to provide an options appraisal for opportunities for potential installation of changing places toilets (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ministers-act-to-increase-changing-places-toilets-for-severely-disabled-people) including a financial appraisal detailing any potential grant funding sources. Sub-section 4: to provide an options appraisal for opportunities for potential charged showers/changing units at key tourism/sport/leisure destinations, supporting the growing cycle tourism economy/sustainable transport.