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25 Jun 2026 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Cleaning Services Cambs & Herts," managed by 7 Force Commercial Services, was awarded on 25th June 2026. This contract involves providing cleaning services for the Cambridgeshire & Hertfordshire Constabulary with ad hoc services for Bedfordshire Police. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and will run until 30th August 2030. Situated in the East of England, this award, tagged as a complete stage, falls under the CPV classification 'Cleaning services' with a tender value reaching £16,000,000. The procurement method employed is a selective process via a call-off from a framework agreement. The buyer, 7 Force Commercial Services, is located in Royston.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for companies specialised in cleaning services, given its substantial value and the long-term commitment involved. Moreover, the procurement process is marked suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within public sector contracts. Competitors with experience in serving police constabularies or those seeking to deepen their presence in the East of England could find this contract advantageous for business expansion. The successful supplier, OCS Group UK Ltd, indicates the level of expertise required to meet the standards applied in this tender.

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Notice Title

Cleaning Services Cambs & Herts

Notice Description

Cleaning Services for Cambridgeshire & Hertfordshire Constabulary with adhoc Services for Bedfordshire Police

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f0c0f6b-0737-4f1d-bdca-e88e4a893f21
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd9a59d3-cd59-4990-9d11-c6f606b7ec25
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,954,145 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
7 FORCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ROYSTON
Postcode
SG8 7BZ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Royston Palace
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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