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Block Cleaning

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 08:04

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council has completed a public procurement process under the title "Block Cleaning," entailing cleaning services for supported living accommodations across the district. The procurement belongs to the cleaning services industry, with a total contract value of £225,000 GBP. The contract covers multiple delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and beyond. This tender, initially closed on 11 March 2026, utilised a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure, commencing the contract on 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2029. The award was published on 30 April 2026, marking the procurement process as complete.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as Lancaster City Council favours SMEs for this contract type. Businesses specialising in cleaning services, specifically those with experience in handling contracts for cleaning supported living accommodations, would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The success of LCD Support Services, a local SME, secures a stable revenue stream throughout the contract period and reinforces the sector's competitive landscape for similar businesses aiming to expand their market presence and drive further growth.

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Notice Title

Block Cleaning

Notice Description

Cleaning of supported living accommodation across the district.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95dc1e5c-e90b-46fc-9025-5848deca851c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/814c136f-d694-448a-b105-2d7b8af5d915
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LCD SUPPORT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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