Tender

DBC (SF) Cleaning Services at Maylands Business Centre and Kylna Business Centre

DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

27 Nov 2025 at 15:19

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

14 Jul 2025 at 13:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dacorum Borough Council sought tenders for cleaning services at Maylands Business Centre and Kylna Business Centre in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. The tender, identified as CPU00572, was part of an open procurement process within the services industry category. The contract was set to run from 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028, with a potential two-year extension. Key dates included a submission deadline of 18 August 2025, with opportunities to view the site from 29 to 31 July 2025. The procurement had a total estimated value of £294,000 and was conducted via the Council's e-tendering portal, in compliance with UKPGA 2023/54 regulations. However, this procurement process was later terminated, as noted on 27 November 2025. The termination followed an initial cancellation status announcement on 26 November 2025.

This tender offered significant business opportunities for companies specialised in cleaning services, particularly those equipped to manage large-scale facilities. The contract spanned high-tech business centres requiring top-notch cleaning standards, making it suitable for businesses with expertise in commercial cleaning. Given its substantial financial appraisal and emphasis on quality and staff training, companies capable of providing comprehensive cleaning methodologies and skilled labour force stood a strong chance to benefit. This procurement event underscored the demand for reliable services in the sub-central government public authority sector, encouraging a competitive environment for service providers aiming to expand their operational footprint in Hertfordshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DBC (SF) Cleaning Services at Maylands Business Centre and Kylna Business Centre

Notice Description

CLEANING SERVICES AT MAYLANDS BUSINESS CENTRE (1) AND KYLNA BUSINESS CENTRE (2) based in Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire These flagship developments are state of the art facilities for new and growing businesses. Both centres are owned, supported, and managed by Dacorum Borough Council. It is essential, therefore, that the Centres are cleaned to a high standard and well presented, for the benefit of tenants, visitors and staff. Maylands Business Centre (MBC) is a modern purpose-built centre for start-up and growing businesses, based in the heart of the Maylands Business District. (This comprises of 3 buildings - Innovation Building, Incubation Building and Extension Building). Kylna Business Centre is a newer development comprising residential apartments from the first floor upwards. The cleaning contract will only relate to the offices and reception area on the ground floor. Appointment dates are available for bidders to view the locations on the following days Tuesday 29 July, Wednesday 30 July and Thursday 31 July 2025. The current contractor has confirmed that TUPE does apply. The contract will be for a period of 3 years commencing on 1 December 2025 and ending on 30 November 2028 with an option to extend for 2 further years. All the Tender Documents and correspondence must be submitted via the Councils e-tendering portal.at http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk Please submit your completed tender document via the Council's e-tendering portal no later than 12 noon 14 August 2025. Any tender submitted either manually or by email will not be accepted.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: An option to extend for a further 2 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ea5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077765-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

90919200 - Office cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£245,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£245,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Sue Foster
Contact Email
procurement@dacorum.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441442228346

Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP1 1DN
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Hemel Hempstead Town
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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