Award

Deep Cleaning Services

ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

07 Nov 2025 at 15:25

TenderUpdate

06 Oct 2025 at 13:38

TenderUpdate

04 Sep 2025 at 14:10

Tender

04 Sep 2025 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Hospital Chelsea, a renowned public authority in London, has concluded the procurement process for providing deep cleaning services across its 66-acre heritage site. The procurement, titled "Deep Cleaning Services," falls under the 'services' category, with a focus on accommodation, building and window cleaning, as well as additional cleaning services. The tender was conducted using an open procurement method below the threshold for open competition. The award was made on 7th November 2025, with SYMCLEAN INDUSTRIAL LIMITED securing the contract valued at £177,000 with potential renewals available. The contract will run from 19th November 2025 to 18th November 2028, with possible extensions until 2030.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for growth to businesses equipped to offer specialised deep cleaning services, particularly those capable of working at height and servicing historical properties. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as SYMCLEAN INDUSTRIAL LIMITED, stand to benefit from such contracts due to their agility and specialised service offerings. Engaging in contracts like these can help enhance business portfolios and establish reputations within the public sector procurement domain, especially for companies focusing on specialised cleaning services in heritage and institutional environments.

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Notice Title

Deep Cleaning Services

Notice Description

The Royal Hospital Chelsea requires a Deep Cleaning service (Includes some working at height) to support a 66-acre heritage site. The objective of this service is to ensure that specified areas of the RHC are cleaned to a standard commensurate with its status as a listed and nationally recognised institution. The following are areas that undergo deep cleaning but are not limited to, Long Wards, Margaret Thatcher Infirmary, Residential premises, Chapel, Great Hall, Upholstery & Curtains (May require Fire Proofing), and Paving areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to the RHC's rights to determine a contract and the option to extend, the Contract will commence on 1st November 2025 and end on 31st October 2028. In addition, tenderers are invited to submit irrevocable options for a further 2 x one-year periods for carrying out all or any part of the work, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Contract at Schedule 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059429
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072129-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

90918000 - Bin-cleaning services

90919000 - Office, school and office equipment cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£177,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2025 - 18 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW3 4SR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Royal Hospital
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYMCLEAN INDUSTRIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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