Tender

Cleaning Services Contract for Multiple Council Sites - Lyme Regis Town Council (2026-2027)

LYME REGIS TOWN COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 22:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lyme Regis Town Council has issued a tender for a Cleaning Services Contract covering multiple council sites, including offices, welfare buildings, the Guildhall, and public toilet facilities located at Marine Parade and Anning Road. This contract, valued at £100,000, operates within the 'Building-cleaning services' and 'Office cleaning services' industry categories. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set on 30 April 2026. The contract begins on 1 June 2026 for one year, with possible annual extensions dependent on performance. Situated in Lyme Regis, DT7, in England, the contract seeks providers through an open procedure for a tenure focusing on maintaining high hygiene standards and environmental responsibility.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with a strong track record in managing cleaning operations across multiple sites, combined with expertise in health and safety compliance and environmentally sustainable practices, will find this contract beneficial. The opportunity encourages prospective suppliers to provide value-driven, consistent service delivery and to demonstrate their ability to meet detailed performance indicators. This is an excellent occasion for businesses to establish or strengthen their relationship with a local government authority, thereby enhancing visibility and credibility in the regional market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cleaning Services Contract for Multiple Council Sites - Lyme Regis Town Council (2026-2027)

Notice Description

Lyme Regis Town Council invites tenders for the provision of professional cleaning services across seven Council managed sites. The contract includes routine cleaning of office and welfare buildings, the Guildhall, and multi daily cleaning of two public toilet facilities at Marine Parade and Anning Road. These locations require consistently high standards of hygiene due to daily use, varied functions and their importance for staff wellbeing, visitor experience and public presentation. The contract is for an initial period of one (1) year, commencing 1 June 2026, with the option to extend annually, subject to satisfactory performance and Council approval. Any extension is not guaranteed. The scope of the contract includes, but is not limited to: routine and periodic cleaning of Council premises; cleaning of public convenience facilities; provision of reliable attendance and cover arrangements; management and supervision of cleaning operatives; compliance with all Health & Safety and COSHH requirements; environmentally responsible cleaning practices; and performance monitoring in line with agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The successful contractor will be required to deliver services consistently across all specified locations, ensuring premises are clean, safe, hygienic and presentable for staff, residents and visitors. Performance will be reviewed on a quarterly basis through a formal KPI framework. KPI outcomes will be taken into account when considering any contract extension. How to apply: Interested suppliers must submit a completed tender in accordance with the requirements set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and associated tender documentation. Tender submissions must be received by the stated closing date and time, using the submission method specified in the ITT. Late submissions will not be accepted. All tender submissions must include all required documents identified within the ITT and the Supplier Submission Checklist. Tenders which are incomplete, inaccurately completed, or not submitted in accordance with the stated instructions may be excluded from further evaluation. Further information, including full service requirements, evaluation methodology, performance expectations, and contract terms, is provided within the Tender Pack documents. The following documents form part of the Tender Pack: 1) Invitation to Tender (ITT) 2) Contract Specification 3) Pricing Schedule 4) Form of Tender 5) Selection Questionnaire (SQ) 6) Supplier Submission Checklist 7) Terms and Conditions of Contract 8) Evaluation Scoring Matrix 9) Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Framework and Review Form

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4adf5721-fb6b-417a-bd9c-5b671e4cd4ee
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

90919200 - Office cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LYME REGIS TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LYME REGIS
Postcode
DT7 3DB
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Lyme & Charmouth
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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