Planning

Cleaning Services

EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Dec 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

Epping Forest District Council has initiated a procurement process for the provision of comprehensive cleaning services across various council-owned sites within the Epping Forest District. The planned procurement notice, dated 3rd December 2025, falls under the industry category of services, specifically cleaning services. The open procedure tender is set to progress from planning towards the tendering phase, with the submission deadline estimated for 1st June 2026. This process includes cleaning and window cleaning services for sites such as Civic Offices, Oakwood Hill Depot, and Ongar Toilets. The contract, valued at £825,000, offers flexibility with renewal options and possibilities to incorporate additional sites during its term, which begins on 1st February 2027 and may extend up to 31st January 2032.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those with the ability to manage operations across multiple locations and provide out-of-hours services. The procurement is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to strengthen their position by collaborating with a public sector authority. The requirement for dedicated staff and quality-driven cleaning programmes suggests that businesses with robust management and operational skills will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the possibility of contract extensions and inclusion of more sites as required could provide further growth prospects for successful bidders, allowing them to expand their service offerings within the district.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Provision of full and comprehensive cleaning and window cleaning services of Council owned and managed properties within the Epping Forest District, including but not limited to - Civic Offices - Oakwood Hill Depot - Town Mead Depot - Ongar Toilets - Emergency Works (All Sites) - Area Cleaning Adhoc Work (All Sites) - Window Cleaning (All Sites) The Contractors will be required to provide throughout the Contract period which include: * To provide and maintain an office base during and outside normal office hours. * To provide dedicated office and managerial staff to deal with day to day operations of the Contract. * To provide dedicated suitably qualified supervisor and operational staff to carry out the cleaning programmes to the quality set out in the Output Specification and within the time-period. Please note all dates are estimate and are subject to change

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract may include options for additional sites to be included as required throughout the lifetime of the contract (TBC)

Renewal: Initital term 3 years with possible 1 + 1 extension (TBC) - Estimated PS165,000 P/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079428-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20266 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 May 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EPPING
Postcode
CM16 4BZ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Epping Forest
Electoral Ward
Epping West & Rural
Westminster Constituency
Epping Forest

Further Information

Notice Documents

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