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Cleaning and Washroom Services Cherwell District Council

CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Mar 2026 at 12:00

Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Cherwell District Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Cleaning and Washroom Services Cherwell District Council," which falls under the services category. Located in Banbury, UK, the Council serves as the buying organisation for this tender. The procurement method utilized was an open procedure, aiming to ensure transparency and accessibility. Key dates include the award notice published on 19 March 2026 and the contract period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030. The standstill period concludes on 30 March 2026. This contract presents significant business opportunities in the cleaning services industry, extending over four years with an initial three-year period with an option for an additional twelve months.

This tender offers a promising avenue for companies specializing in cleaning services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With a total value of approximately £323,778.37, the contract aligns with businesses that prioritise sustainability and social value. Companies with expertise in office cleaning services and a capacity for long-term project engagement will find this tender particularly fitting. Cherwell District Council's open procedure facilitates competitive participation, fostering growth opportunities for adept service providers willing to operate in the Banbury area and beyond. The award criteria weighted 60% on technical aspects, 40% on price, and included social value considerations, offering a balanced evaluation framework tailored to diverse business models.

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Notice Title

Cleaning and Washroom Services Cherwell District Council

Notice Description

Tender Process for the Provision of Cleaning and Washroom Services for Cherwell District Council - The Contract will be for a period of 4 Years and initial Period of 3 Years with the option of a further 12 Months.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: Initial Period of 3 Years with a further option of 1 x 12 Months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060482
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025115-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

90919100 - Cleaning services of office equipment

90919200 - Office cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£259,022 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BANBURY
Postcode
OX15 4AA
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
Westminster Constituency
Banbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOSTERS (FM

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