This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2026 at 16:35

Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Manchester City Council seeks services for the "Cleaning on New Smithfield Wholesale Market and Gorton Market (TC014)" project. Under an open procedure, it falls under the cleaning and sanitation services category, with the contract extending across multiple locations within Manchester, UK, specifically the New Smithfield Wholesale Market, Gorton Market, and Longsight Market. This procurement, with a legal basis in UK legislation (2023/54), went through the tender and award stages, starting in January 2026 when the tender was issued. The contract has been awarded as of July 2026, with a start date from August 2026 to July 2028, plus an optional two-year extension. The awarded contract values at approximately £5.6 million, grossing to about £6.7 million, highlights a substantial opportunity within the services industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on cleaning, waste management, and general market upkeep. The contract is suitable for both SMEs and larger enterprises, as evidenced by the successful bid from Biffa Waste Services Limited, a large-scale tenderer, amidst competition from SMEs like Universal Support Services Group and Tenon FM Limited. Companies specialising in facility management, environmental services, and market operations, particularly those that can offer high-quality services complemented by competitive pricing and advanced environmental considerations, stand to benefit. Additionally, successfully leveraging social value and environmental efficiency in their proposals will likely bolster competitiveness in similar future opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cleaning on New Smithfield Wholesale Market and Gorton Market (TC014)

Notice Description

The Wholesale and Retail Markets Service encompasses four markets in three locations: Gorton Market, Longsight Market, New Smithfield Wholesale Market, and a weekly Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale held weekly at the New Smithfield Market site. Manchester City Council (MCC) is seeking a contractor for the provision of: - Cleaning of communal areas and Council offices on New Smithfield Market. - Waste management for the Sunday Market and Car Boot on New Smithfield Market. - Cleaning of communal areas on Gorton Market and the erection and dismantling of gazebos. - Provision of ad hoc cleaning staff (Environmental Operatives) on Longsight Market. - The gritting of roadways, car parks, cross passageways, pavements and walkways before and during adverse weather conditions at New Smithfield Market and Gorton Market.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063867-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,597,167 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD33 Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIFFA WASTE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063867-2026
    7th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002339-2026
    12th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • www.the-chest.org.uk
    The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 6th February 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.

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