Tender

Janitorial Supplies

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is inviting bids for the provision of janitorial supplies, under an open procedure. The contract, titled "Janitorial Supplies," falls under the goods category and is relevant to the cleaning product industry. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 19th January 2026. Interested businesses can make electronic submissions, and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026, running initially until 31st March 2028, with possibilities for two additional 12-month extensions. The project has a gross value of £439,200, primarily focused on the UKE32 region in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in cleaning and janitorial products. The included criteria for selection emphasize both pricing and quality, alongside social value contributions, making it an ideal fit for SMEs eager to expand their service footprint. Firms equipped to provide high-quality janitorial solutions and willing to engage with sub-contractors are well-suited to compete, given the economic and legal capacity requirements. Moreover, businesses should note the insurance prerequisites to ensure compliance upon successful tendering.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Janitorial Supplies

Notice Description

The Council wide provision of janitorial products and equipment that specifies the usage of the product, with instructions and advice and guidance on the tasks and area / environment of work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f91d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084370-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39800000 - Cleaning and polishing products

39830000 - Cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£366,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£366,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2027-12-15

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rachael Ackernley
Contact Email
rachael.ackernley@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01142734567

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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