Award

Building Cleaning Services

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2026 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by Colchester City Council, revolves around the provision of Building Cleaning Services, published under the OCID "ocds-h6vhtk-060487". The procurement covers cleaning services for various district councils within Essex, specifically focusing on Colchester City Council, Colchester Borough Homes, Braintree District Council, and Tendring District Council. The process is categorised under services for the building-cleaning industry and utilises a restricted procurement method in adherence to the legal basis under CELEX 32014L0024. The tender process is completed, and the contracts commenced on 1st December 2025, with an initial end date of 31st March 2029, along with the potential for two one-year extensions. Successful applicants were announced in January 2026, following the award of contracts on 7th November 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building-cleaning services to expand their operations within Essex. The contract's division into three lots allows businesses to pursue contracts that align with their capabilities, offering opportunities to both large scale and potentially smaller enterprises if they meet the service requirements. Given the focus on quality, cost, and social value, companies with expertise in sustainable practices and organisational capability are well-suited to compete. The tender requires adherence to specification details and effectiveness in environmental sustainability, which can also enhance a business's brand reputation by aligning with council objectives on carbon reduction and social value delivery.

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Notice Title

Building Cleaning Services

Notice Description

The council are looking for an experienced contractor(s) to undertake Building Cleaning Services for Colchester City Council, Colchester Borough Homes, Braintree District Council and Tendring District Council. The opportunity is split into three Lots and full details of the opportunity are provided in the specification documents within this tender. Bidders may apply for 1,2 or all 3 Lots: Lot 1: Corporate Building Cleaning and Sheltered Scheme Cleaning for Colchester City Council and Colchester Borough Homes. Lot 2: Corporate Building Cleaning for Braintree District Council. Lot 3: Corporate Building Cleaning for Tendring District Council The contract will expire 31st March 2029, but with the option of 2 x 1 year extensions which will be subject to satisfactory performance.

Lot Information

Corporate Building Cleaning and Sheltered Scheme Cleaning for Colchester City Council and Colchester Borough Homes.

The council are looking to appoint an experienced contractor to clean 22 Sheltered Housing Schemes managed by Colchester Borough Homes and 14 Office and Corporate sites owned by Colchester City Council. Full details are provided within the specification and associated Tender documents. Tenderers should note that TUPE and Pension provision will apply

Corporate Building Cleaning for Braintree District Council

The council are looking to appoint an experienced contractor to clean Braintree District Councils Corporate Office Buildings. Full details will be provided in the specification within the Tender Documents. Tenderers should note that TUPE and Pension provision will apply

Corporate Building Cleaning for Tendring District Council

The council are looking to appoint an experienced contractor to clean Tendring District Councils Corporate Office Buildings. Full details will be provided in the specification within the Tender Documents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060487
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002607-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

90919200 - Office cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,522,473 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
matthew.howe@colchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7976794358

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

JUNIPER PURSUITS

KINGDOM CLEANING

PINNACLE FM

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