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Provision of Cleaning Services at The Beacon Arts Centre, Wantage

Vale of White Horse District Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2026 at 10:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

23 Jul 2025 at 16:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Vale of White Horse District Council, focusing on the provision of cleaning services at The Beacon Arts Centre in Wantage. Falling under the industry category of cleaning services, this initiative is classified as a public authority procurement by a sub-central government entity. The contract for this successful tender was awarded to Oxford Direct Services Trading Limited on 17th March 2026, with the contract period commencing on 20th April 2026 and concluding on 19th April 2027, having the potential for a two-month extension. This open procurement method adhered to a below-threshold open competition, with the service delivery located in the UKJ14 region of the United Kingdom. The process reached its award and contract stages, having been initiated as a tender in 2025.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the cleaning services sector, particularly those classified as SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises), to expand their portfolio and secure long-term engagements with public sector clients. Companies with robust cleaning service capabilities and those experienced in maintaining high standards in professional venues would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Participation in such tenders can help businesses enhance their reputation and expertise in providing comprehensive cleaning services to maintained public facilities, fostering growth and increasing market competitiveness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Cleaning Services at The Beacon Arts Centre, Wantage

Notice Description

The Cleaning Team will provide a comprehensive cleaning service in The Beacon delivering this service in a safe and efficient manner. The Cleaning Team will be responsible for maintaining all internal cleanable areas to include fixtures, fittings, furniture, and finishes, to minimise degradation, enhance the asset life cycle and ensure that the council's high standards and image are maintained. The standard as specified in the specification is to be evident at the start of each working day. The Cleaning Team will undertake all cleaning tasks associated with a professional venue cleaning service, to ensure that offices, meeting rooms, reception areas/public areas, toilets, kitchens, are maintained to a high standard and general level of cleanliness. All areas are to remain presentable to and always fit for their intended use. The cleaning supervisor will need to be responsible for monitoring the provision of the cleaning services daily to ensure a high-quality service is provided. The cleaning supervisor will undertake weekly (or frequency to be decided) cleaning inspections with the Venue Manager.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Council may extend the Term of this Contract for a period of up to two months by giving not less than two months' notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date. Any extension will be subject to agreement in writing by both Parties. The terms and conditions of the Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period, subject only to variation to the Charges as agreed by the Parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0564d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062626-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90600000 - Cleaning and sanitation services in urban or rural areas, and related services

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£37,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,195 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Vale of White Horse District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3JE
Postcode Area
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES TRADING LIMITED

Further Information

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