Award

Cleaning: Event & Performance (Cultural Venues)

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Aug 2025 at 11:19

Tender

08 Apr 2025 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process by The City of Edinburgh Council focuses on a contract for specialised cleaning services at cultural venues such as the Usher Hall, Assembly Rooms, and Church Hill Theatre in Edinburgh, classified under cleaning services in the CPV scheme with the ID 90910000. This procurement, vital for achieving high hygienic standards while ensuring eco-friendly practices, is critical for the Council's net-zero ambitions by 2030. The procurement method followed a "Restricted procedure," and the procurement stage is complete, with Perfect Clean Edinburgh Ltd awarded the contract valued at £1,326,854. Initially initiated as a tender with expressions of interest invited until May 9, 2025, the contract has a duration of three years with potential extension options.

This tender opens significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in cleaning services, particularly those specialising in eco-friendly products and sustainable practices. Qualified providers with a minimum turnover of £700,000 GBP, fulfilling required financial and insurance conditions, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The tender favoured a quality-to-price ratio of 60:40, allowing businesses focusing on quality service delivery to leverage their expertise competitively. SMEs, like Perfect Clean Edinburgh Ltd, which demonstrates efficient, sustainable practices, could find opportunities to establish long-lasting relationships with regional authorities, thereby expanding their client base and contributing significantly to local sustainability goals.

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Notice Title

Cleaning: Event & Performance (Cultural Venues)

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council has contracted for the provision of specialised professional cleaning services at our cultural venues: Usher Hall, Assembly Rooms, and Church Hill Theatre.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council has contracted for the provision of specialised professional cleaning services at our cultural venues: Usher Hall, Assembly Rooms, and Church Hill Theatre. These listed venues require meticulous cleaning standards to ensure a hygienic, safe, and welcoming environment for visitors and to protect the heritage features of each site. The Council's focus on sustainability and commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2030 means the chosen provider will be required to incorporate eco-friendly cleaning practices and products as part of their service.

Renewal: Within this contract the Council has the option to extend for two 12-month extension periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fef6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051088-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,326,854 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stephen Forfar
Contact Email
stephen.forfar@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693922

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERFECT CLEAN EDINBURGH

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