Tender

Corporate Cleaning Contract 2026

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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22 Dec 2025 at 18:48

Tender Notice
Tender

22 Dec 2025 at 18:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is inviting tenders for a comprehensive corporate cleaning contract, titled "Corporate Cleaning Contract 2026," with the primary industry category classified under cleaning services (CPV code 90910000). This open procurement process, above threshold, seeks a single supplier to ensure high standards of hygiene across various council premises located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period is currently active, with applications closing on 29th January 2026 at 12:00 PM. The awarded contract will run from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2030, emphasizing the need for maintaining business continuity as well as health and safety compliance. The initial tender was published on 22nd December 2025 and recently amended on the same day, affirming its active status.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses focused on cleaning services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), as Somerset Council encourages their participation. The successful bidder will have the chance to secure a long-term contract, enhancing their business portfolio and stability. Companies experienced in delivering diverse cleaning services, including routine and periodic deep cleans, as well as possessing capabilities for ad-hoc specialist projects, would find this opportunity well-suited. Engaging in this contract can foster growth by allowing businesses to showcase their operations at a regional level while adhering to rigorous quality standards set by a public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Cleaning Contract 2026

Notice Description

Somerset Council seeks a single supplier to deliver a comprehensive corporate cleaning service across its premises. The contract covers routine daily cleaning, touch-point sanitisation, periodic deep cleans, and ad-hoc specialist cleans on a optional basis. Services must maintain high standards of hygiene and presentation, support health and safety compliance, and ensure business continuity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/675a917f-eba7-41de-afc7-c8a60efdce30
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kyesha Henson
Contact Email
commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03001232224

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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