Award

Cleaning Services 2025

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2025 at 10:29

Award

10 Jul 2025 at 09:58

Tender

20 Mar 2025 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Cleaning Services 2025, led by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, has reached the award stage. The council, a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom, sought services under Welsh devolved regulations. The contract aims to supply cleaning services to various educational establishments in the UKL15 region. The procurement was carried out using an open, competitive flexible procedure, culminating in a framework agreement without reopening competition. The contract was awarded to Solo Services Group, with a start date of 1st September 2025 and an end date of 31st August 2028, with a possible extension until 2029. The total gross contract value is GBP 3,840,000. Key dates included a signing date of 28th July 2025 and a future review for potential renewal based on performance.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for large service providers specialising in cleaning services. The framework allows for call-off contracts, providing a steady stream of work over several years, which is ideal for businesses with the capacity for long-term projects. Companies that are adept at meeting rigorous quality standards and providing competitive pricing will be advantaged in this setting. Additionally, there is potential for new business opportunities through variations in the framework's requirements, such as the addition of new establishments or changes in service needs, making it suitable for flexible and adaptable businesses.

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Notice Title

Cleaning Services 2025

Notice Description

Provision of Cleaning Services to schools and other educational establishments

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional extension of 1 year depending on continued availability of funding and successful provider performance Estyniad dewisol o 1 flwyddyn yn dibynnu ar argaeledd cyllid parhaus a pherfformiad darparwr llwyddiannus

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043366-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-01-31

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gareth Richards
Contact Email
procurement@merthyr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode
CF47 8AN
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLO SERVICES GROUP

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