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Provision of cleaning services for Cairngorms National Park offices in Grantown on Spey and Ballater

CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Apr 2026 at 14:47

Award

09 Apr 2026 at 14:31

Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Cairngorms National Park Authority has announced an active procurement process under the open procedure for the provision of cleaning services at their offices in Grantown-on-Spey and Ballater, Scotland. This service falls under the category of office cleaning services, detailed under CPV code 90919200 and involves maintaining cleanliness standards at the National Park's two office locations. The process is currently at the tender stage, with a budget set at GBP 243,333 for the entire contract term exclusive of VAT. The tender period is open, with submissions accepted electronically until 10:00 BST on 8th May 2026. The procurement is governed by the EU Directive 2014/24/EU and is accessible through Public Contracts Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the cleaning services industry, particularly those that specialise in commercial and office premises. Companies with a strong track record in maintaining stringent cleanliness standards alongside capabilities in providing a Fair Work First environment and managing TUPE transfers will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their services. As the process is competitive under the open procedure, it favours well-prepared firms with competitive pricing strategies and efficient service management. Winning this contract will allow businesses to establish or strengthen their presence in the UK public sector, setting a foundation for future opportunities with similar public service organisations.

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Notice Title

Provision of cleaning services for Cairngorms National Park offices in Grantown on Spey and Ballater

Notice Description

The Park Authority requires cleaning service at its main HQ building in Grantown on Spey and a small office space at Ballater.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Park Authority requires cleaning service at its main HQ building in Grantown on Spey and a small office space at Ballater. The cleaning in Grantown is to be carried out between the hours of 5.00pm and 7.30pm. The cleaning in Ballater is to be carried out between the hours of 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Key outputs 1. To have a high level of cleanliness throughout the offices. 2. To have an updated contract to reflect all the improvement works. 3. To have a contract easy to manage and maintain with a clear line of communication from the contractor to the client. 4. TUPE transfers for all current staff and to include those that provide holiday and sickness cover. 5. To provide a Fair Work First environment for all contracted members of the cleaning staff.

Renewal: The contract will consist of an initial two-year term, with the option to extend for a further 1 year + 1 year, subject to the awarded tenderer meeting all required performance criteria.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032551-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

90919200 - Office cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£243,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
8 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY
Postcode
PH26 3HG
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Badenoch and Strathspey
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

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