Award

Washroom Services

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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Award

17 Mar 2025 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council has completed the procurement process under the title "Washroom Services," specifically targeting the cleaning and sanitation services industry. This procurement was aimed to provide washroom services within the UKD42 region. The process followed a limited procurement method under the YPO Framework Reference FM1260-019 without prior publication of a call for competition, with key activities culminating on 17th March 2025. Despite one of the lots being cancelled, the contract has been awarded to Rentokil Initial PLC.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the cleaning and sanitation services industry, particularly those capable of large-scale service delivery. Rentokil Initial PLC, a large company in West Sussex, has secured the contract, demonstrating that substantial and reliable providers are well-suited to compete in these types of procurement processes. Businesses similar in scale and capability can leverage such opportunities to expand their operations and build robust relationships with regional authorities like Blackpool Council.

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Notice Title

Washroom Services

Notice Description

Provision of washroom services

Procurement Information

A YPO Framework was utilised and an offline benchmarking process was undertaken. After this offline exercise was completed a decision was made by the stakeholders to direct award from the YPO Framework. All prior notices calling for competition have been published by YPO.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04edd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009655-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£156,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 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
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Manderson
Contact Email
sarah.manderson@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253478531

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NB
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RENTOKIL INITIAL

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