Tender

Provision of Cleaning Services for temporary accommodation and Void Properties

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Apr 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking bids for the provision of cleaning services for temporary accommodation and void properties. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and follows an open procedure, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 27th May 2025. This contract, classified under the Cleaning Services (CPV 90910000), will cover the West Dunbartonshire area (UKM81) and is open to suitably qualified providers who can manage a two-year contract, with the potential for two additional 12-month extensions. The primary aim is to ensure efficient turnaround services to support the Council's duties in providing emergency and temporary accommodation.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in cleaning services, particularly those with experience in quick property turnarounds. Companies that can demonstrate substantial financial standing and relevant technical expertise, including a minimum turnover threshold and prior experience on similar projects, will be well-positioned to compete. As part of the evaluation criteria, equal weight is given to cost, quality, service, and the additional social benefits offered. This emphasis on quality and community benefits may favour businesses experienced in delivering comprehensive service packages that align with public sector requirements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Cleaning Services for temporary accommodation and Void Properties

Notice Description

West Dunbartonshire Council (the Council) has a requirement for temporary accommodation and void accommodation to be cleaned to a set of requirements as outlined in the below specification. The efficient and effective turnaround of temporary accommodation is business critical. Delays can impact on income and the provision of emergency and temporary accommodation to allow the Council to meet its statutory homeless duties.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Homeless Properties

The Council is seeking to enter a two-year contract, with the option to extend by a further two x12 months, to appoint a suitably qualified provider(s) who is competent and capable to deliver provision of cleaning services to temporary accommodation and void properties. The provision of small household items may also be required in temporary accommodation.

Renewal: with the option of 2x12 month extensions.

Lot 2 Void Properties

The Council is seeking to enter a two-year contract, with the option to extend by a further two x12 months, to appoint a suitably qualified provider(s) who is competent and capable to deliver provision of cleaning services to temporary accommodation and void properties. The provision of small household items may also be required in temporary accommodation.

Renewal: with the option to 2x12 month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050760
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016934-2025
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ellie Street
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1389737000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

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