This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 11:57

Award

23 Mar 2026 at 12:54

TenderCancellation

23 Mar 2026 at 12:46

Award

23 Mar 2026 at 12:35

Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for building cleaning services at the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) Offices in Midhurst, West Sussex, commenced with an open competition below the threshold. The contract, spanning from April 2026 to April 2029, was awarded on 16th June 2026 to AAFD SERVICES LTD, a supplier based in Coalville, UK, indicating the final stage of this procurement. Focused within the services category, specifically office cleaning, this contract falls under public authority sub-central government, as classified by UK standards. With renewal options extending until 2030, this procurement was managed under the tender stage adhering to UK legislation 2023/54, aiming for transparent and competitive procedures. The SDNPA acted as the buying organisation, highlighted by its sub-central government role within the procurement landscape.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in cleaning services. It provided an open and competitive procurement environment, allowing an equal opportunity for SMEs to demonstrate their capabilities through detailed criteria such as approach to the contract, project resourcing, and price. Firms that can deliver consistent, high-quality cleaning services at competitive prices stand to benefit immensely from such contracts, enabling them to secure long-term business relationships with government bodies like the South Downs National Park Authority.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Building Cleaning, SDNPA Offices, Midhurst, West Sussex April 2026 - April 2029

Notice Description

Provision of building cleaning services for South Downs National Park Authority, Midhurst Offices, including our main offices, meeting rooms and visitor centre.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Authority may extend the contract period by up to one year from 14 April 2029, and the maximum extension shall be to 13 April 2030.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056579-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90919200 - Office cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£182,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£182,400 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£208,752 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£208,752 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 4 May 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Downs National Park Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDHURST
Postcode
GU29 9DH
Postcode Area
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Midhurst
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AAFD SERVICES LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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