Planning

The Provision of Cleaning Materials

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

23 Dec 2025 at 15:31

Planning

22 May 2025 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the provision of cleaning materials, encompassing goods such as cleaning chemicals, detergents, waste bags, and other essential supplies. This procurement aims to support various services within the council's remit, including County Council buildings, care homes, and schools. The current preliminary market engagement, part of the tender initiation, is an opportunity for potential suppliers to express interest by 9th January 2026 with a planned contract start date of 1st June 2026. The type of procurement method involves a framework agreement, and interested parties are urged to review relevant documents and submit expressions of interest via email.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses operating within the chemical products and cleaning supplies categories, especially those capable of meeting the needs of large-scale operations across multiple facilities in Lancashire. Small and medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in producing or distributing a wide variety of cleaning materials could benefit significantly. By engaging in this procurement, companies can establish or expand their presence in the public sector market, particularly in the North West England region. The framework allows for renewal, providing long-term business stability for successful suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Cleaning Materials

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council is currently reviewing and planning a new tender process for the supply and delivery of cleaning materials , throughout the area of Lancashire. The requirement encompasses all cleaning materials, including (but not limited to) cleaning chemicals, detergents, waste bags, toilet paper, paper towels, mops, buckets, etc. The products required will likely be used by a number of services within the Authority, including (but not limited to) County Council buildings, Care Homes and Schools.

Planning Information

Lancashire County Council is conducting preliminary market engagement relating to the Provision of Cleaning Materials Prior to publication of a full invitation to tender (anticipated January 2026), interested organisations are invited to engage with this preliminary market engagement exercise. Interested organisations should: - Visit: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/ - Navigate to the market engagement project by clicking on the link for The Provision of Cleaning Materials - Review the Preliminary Market Engagement document(s) contained on this project page. This document provides more information regarding this preliminary market engagement exercise. - Submit your expression of interest (EOI) via email to contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk by no later than 9th January 2026 at 12 noon. Please note: If you are having issues accessing the hyperlink within the above weblink. Please email contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk for the relevant documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051fb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085923-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags

24000000 - Chemical products

33760000 - Toilet paper, handkerchiefs, hand towels and serviettes

39830000 - Cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk, sales@socialvalueportal.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Vauxhall
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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