Tender

Cleaning and Washroom Services Cherwell District Council

CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 12:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cherwell District Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of cleaning and washroom services, as outlined in contract number 25PROC10524. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set on 16th February 2026. Located in Banbury, United Kingdom, the cleaning services procurement spans a contract period starting from 1st April 2026 to 1st April 2030, including an initial 3-year period with the possibility of a 12-month extension. Classified under CPV codes such as 90910000 for cleaning services, this tender involves an open procedure procurement method, with an estimated contract value of £672,000. Interested parties should direct their queries to Chris Wain at Cherwell District Council, noting that the enquiry period closes on 13th February 2026. The procurement is aimed at service providers in the cleaning industry who can offer high-quality services to public buildings under Cherwell District Council's jurisdiction.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, specialising in accommodation, building, and office cleaning services. The project also emphasises the importance of social value, with an award criteria weighting of 60% on technical quality and 40% on price. Businesses capable of delivering efficient and sustainable cleaning solutions, while also adding social value, are especially well-suited to compete for this contract. By securing this tender, a company can establish or expand its footprint within the public sector while enhancing its service portfolio and contributing to the community's wellbeing. The accessible procurement process, via the open procedure, invites a diverse range of service providers to participate electronically, allowing for broad competitive engagement.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060482
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002599-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Wain
Contact Email
christopher.wain@cherwell-dc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 12952211592

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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