Tender

Cleaning Services at Buckinghamshire Council

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

18 Feb 2026 at 17:00

Tender

18 Feb 2026 at 15:16

Planning

22 May 2025 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is actively seeking tender applications for cleaning services across its corporate offices and county-wide sites, commencing on 1 August 2026. This procurement pertains to public authority category - sub-central government, falling under the services industry with a focus on cleaning and sanitation services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with submissions required by midday on 20 March 2026. Interested parties must complete the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), a part of the selective competitive flexible procedure, to be considered for Stage 2 where shortlisted suppliers will submit detailed tenders. The council plans to spend approximately £9,252,939 over six years, highlighting this as a substantial opportunity in the UKJ13 region, Aylesbury.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses within the cleaning services industry, particularly those specialising in building and office cleaning. With a requirement to cover 74 sites, there is ample scope for expansion in geographical reach and an opportunity to secure a long-term partnership with a key local government body. Companies with a strong track record in maintaining high-quality standards and competitive pricing will find this tender especially appealing, given the award criteria of 40% quality and 60% price. Additionally, familiarity with Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) may be beneficial, as the council anticipates TUPE will be applicable. Overall, businesses equipped to offer comprehensive cleaning solutions and keen to expand their client base are ideally positioned to bid for this contract.

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Notice Title

Cleaning Services at Buckinghamshire Council

Notice Description

There is a requirement to tender for the provision of Cleaning Services at Buckinghamshire Council Corporate Offices and cross county sites, to ensure we are keeping our buildings clean and safe to fulfil our health and safety obligations. There are 74 sites in total. The contract will be for an initial term of 3 years, commencing on 1st of August 2026 and ending on 31st July 2029. The contract may be extended by one further 2-year period, and then another further 1-year period, making a potential total contract length of 6 years. The total contract spend for the full 6 years is estimated at PS 9,252,939. This is only an estimate, and the actual spend maybe higher or lower than this figure. This service is being procured using a two-stage procurement process which consists of: * Stage 1 Invitation to Participate - A selection process using a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) * Stage 2 Suppliers successfully shortlisted at Stage 1 of the Procurement will be invited to submit tenders. This advert is for Stage 1 only. For the avoidance of doubt, bidders must only complete and return the PSQ (and any documents requested within the PSQ) at this stage 1. The Council is of the opinion that TUPE will apply. The In Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and associated documents for this opportunity are published on the Council's procurement portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/buckinghamshire-council If you wish to participate and have not yet registered, please ensure you do so via the procurement portal in order to access the documentation. The Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) must be returned via the Council's procurement portal. The return date is midday on Friday 20th March 2026. Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) received after this time and date will not be accepted.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial term of 3 years, commencing on 1st of August 2026 and ending on 31st July 2029. The contract may be extended by one further 2-year period, and then another further 1-year period, making a potential total contract length of 6 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051cf0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014982-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

90919200 - Office cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,252,939 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,252,939 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-08-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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