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PlanningUpdate

21 May 2026 at 08:55

PlanningUpdate

21 May 2026 at 08:54

Planning

24 May 2025 at 17:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is overseeing a planned procurement process titled "OHFT Cleaning Services." The contract involves delivering comprehensive cleaning services across Oxford Health sites, focusing mainly on office environments, with a smaller component for clinical and community areas. The service includes routine cleaning, infection control, and window cleaning to ensure safe and hygienic environments aligned with NHS standards. This procurement is in the planning stage, with key details being updated as of May 2026. The planning notice was last issued on 21st May 2026, and the contract period is scheduled to start on 1st April 2027 and end on 31st March 2030, with a potential extension up to 31st March 2032. The procurement falls under the services category and is relevant to the UK region.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that provide cleaning services. Companies specialising in comprehensive cleaning solutions, including routine, infection control, and window cleaning, would find this contract well-suited to their offerings. With the potential for renewal, it offers sustained business over several years, making it appealing for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector cleaning industry. The projected start of services in April 2027 allows ample preparation time for interested parties to align their resources and capabilities with the tender requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

OHFT Cleaning Services

Notice Description

To provide cleaning services and cleaning chemical across Oxford Health sites, primarily covering office environments with a smaller proportion of clinical and community settings. The service includes routine and periodic cleaning, infection control cleaning in relevant areas, and window cleaning services. The contract will support the delivery of safe, compliant, and hygienic environments in line with NHS standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0525b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046808-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£5,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 20277 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 4XN
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Littlemore
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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