Planning

Framework for the provision of Corporate Cleaning Services Lots 1-5

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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PlanningUpdate

24 Nov 2025 at 10:51

Planning

29 Sep 2025 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is progressing with a planned procurement for a "Framework for the provision of Corporate Cleaning Services Lots 1-5". This tender opportunity falls under the services category, specifically targeting accommodation, building, and window cleaning services. The procurement process is currently at the planning update stage, as confirmed on 24th November 2025. Interested parties should take note of key dates: the tender period ends on 12th January 2026, and the enquiries period concludes on 5th January 2026. The framework agreement aims to serve various locations within the UKL18 region, specifically Swansea, with a gross value of £928,800. The City & County of Swansea employs an open procedure procurement method, ensuring a broad participation scope without reopening competition, suitable for a maximum of 99 participants.

This tender presents numerous prospects for business growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in accommodation, building, and window cleaning services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically encouraged, given their suitability criteria. The framework covers a range of services from cleaning upholstery and carpets in libraries to managing window cleaning at bus stations and public conveniences, offering diverse revenue streams. This is an ideal opportunity for companies seeking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector cleaning market in the United Kingdom, especially within Wales. The contract is set for an initial term of two years, with an option for a 24-month renewal, enhancing longer-term business stability and growth potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the provision of Corporate Cleaning Services Lots 1-5

Notice Description

A framework to provide the planned and unplanned cleaning of soft furnishings in libraries with additional lots to cover the daily cleaning at Quadrant Bus Station, window cleaning at the bus station and other corporate buildings, and public convenience cleaning.

Lot Information

Cleaning of Upholstery and Carpets (Libraries and other Corporate buildings)

Description: Cleaning of Upholstery and Carpets (Libraries and other Corporate buildings)

Renewal: 24 months

Window Cleaning of Social Services and other corporate buildings

Description: Window Cleaning of Social Services and other corporate buildings

Renewal: 24 months

Out of Hours cleaning of Quadrant Bus Station

Description: Out of Hours cleaning of Quadrant Bus Station

Renewal: 24 months

Cleaning of Windows at Swansea Bus Station

Description: Cleaning of Windows at Swansea Bus Station

Renewal: 24 months

Cleaning of Public Conveniences

Description: Cleaning of Public Conveniences

Renewal: 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a43b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076353-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£744,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£831,600 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
8 Dec 20253 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2030-07-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
steve charlton
Contact Email
steve.charlton@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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