The Provision and Management of Public Convenience Service to Scottish Borders Council

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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.