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The Provision of Cleaning Services at Ribblesdale School (Secondary Provision), Clitheroe, Lancashire

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jun 2025 at 11:24

Tender

30 Sep 2024 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of cleaning services at Ribblesdale School in Clitheroe, Lancashire, was conducted by Lancashire County Council. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on cleaning services. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and Lancashire County Council acted as the buying organisation. The contracting process, which initiated as a tender, transitioned to the award stage on 19 May 2025, following its completion on 13 June 2025. The tender involved the appointment of Orian Solutions Limited as the supplier, with a total contract value of £970,772.50 for a term of five years starting in April 2025. The procurement aimed to meet daily and holiday cleaning needs at the mentioned establishment, with a focus on safeguarding, staff management, and social value as key quality criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in facility management and cleaning services that are looking to expand within the educational sector. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand a good chance given the open procurement process and the substantial scope of the contract over a five-year period. Companies with a focus on delivering quality services coupled with competitive pricing strategies would likely find themselves well-positioned to meet the criteria set out by Lancashire County Council, offering the potential for sustainable growth and a strengthened presence in the regional market.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Cleaning Services at Ribblesdale School (Secondary Provision), Clitheroe, Lancashire

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council is seeking to appoint a service provider for cleaning services on behalf of Ribblesdale School, (Secondary Provision) Queens Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lancashire County Council is seeking to appoint a service provider for cleaning services on behalf of Ribblesdale School, (Secondary Provision) Queens Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire. The full term of the contract shall be 5 years with an anticipated commencement date of April 2025. Details of the requirement are included within the Site Profile document which forms part of the contract document. Daily cleaning (Monday to Friday) is required, plus holiday closure cleans.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a408
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032246-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£955,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£970,772 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
CAS Procurement Team, CAS Team
Contact Email
casprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 17725534966

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
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
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORIAN SOLUTIONS

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