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Award

29 Jul 2026 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process involves The Mercian Trust, located in Walsall, England, awarding a total cleaning services solution with the title "CA18288 - The Mercian Trust Total Cleaning Services Solution 263 25". This contract is classified under the "cleaning services" category and is valued at £5,354,020.56. The procurement method employed was a direct award, announced on 29th July 2026, with the service contract running from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the supplier being Solo Service Group. The cleaning services are to be delivered across several regions, including the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other British Oversee Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the cleaning services industry, particularly those specialising in large-scale or multi-location operations. Given the scope and duration of the contract, it offers an advantageous growth opportunity for businesses that can manage extensive service requirements over a prolonged period. While the procurement was conducted through a direct method, indicating a limited competitive process, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable to fulfill the contract requirements. Enterprises that can leverage their geographic service capabilities and efficiency in delivering high-volume cleaning services would find this contract a fitting growth prospect.

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Notice Title

CA18288 - The Mercian Trust Total Cleaning Services Solution 263 25

Notice Description

ESPO 263_25 Lot 1 - General Cleaning (including window cleaning and external cleaning) To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18288. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18288 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74a98629-84d6-4a41-afc2-20a613b4a078
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6033bfe-74be-4d95-b9d2-c530a85844dd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£5,354,020 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,354,020 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
THE MERCIAN TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 2PG
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
Paddock
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLO SERVICE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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