This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

24 Nov 2021 at 09:27

AwardUpdate

24 Nov 2021 at 09:25

Award

15 Oct 2021 at 09:35

Tender

12 Jul 2021 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Lancashire County Council seeking a contractor for cleaning services at the Tower Wood Outdoor Education Centre in Cumbria. The invitation for tender (ID: JM/CAS/LCC/21/1205) is categorized under cleaning services (CPV code: 90910000) and is set within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 12th July 2021, with the tender period closing on 13th August 2021. The overall contract is valued at £420,000 and has a duration from 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2025, having been procured through an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in providing cleaning services, particularly those capable of maintaining a high standard in a rural and potentially demanding environment. With services required year-round, businesses offering flexible and responsive cleaning solutions will be well-suited to compete. Participation may also foster further partnerships within the local area, enhancing service delivery for events and private bookings at the centre.

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Notice Title

LPS CAS - Cleaning Services at Tower Wood Outdoor Education Centre, Cumbria - RFQ 15287046

Notice Description

Situated by Lake Windermere approximately three miles from Bowness in Cumbria, the Tower Wood Outdoor Education Centre (OEC) includes a collection of facilities offering a range of vocational activities, as well as conferencing and private booking options. There is a capacity of 109 beds over several buildings, as well as lounge spaces, kitchenettes, classrooms, bathrooms, and a boathouse. The Authority wishes to appoint a service provider who is able to provide a consistently high standard of cleaning services as outlined in the tender documentation. Tenderers should note the rural location and that services may be required on any day of the year. An information session will be held at the OEC in Cumbria during the tender advertisement period. This is to give tenderers the opportunity to view the facilities. More details, including how to register attendance, are provided in the ITT Instructions and Guidance document at paragraph 3.1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af09e030-3318-40c4-9577-45ac35c5bf4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b211b2b-43dc-4410-9bad-2365c852b08a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£674,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2021 - 28 Nov 2025 4-5 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
Lancashire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

United Cleaning Solutions Ltd

The Bay Cleaning Services

Further Information

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