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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 4 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jul 2026 at 16:16

Award Notice
Tender

09 Apr 2026 at 15:47

Tender Notice
Award

09 Apr 2026 at 15:31

Award Notice
Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 12:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of cleaning services at the Cairngorms National Park Authority's offices in Grantown on Spey and Ballater has been completed, with the contract now awarded. The Cairngorms National Park Authority, based in Grantown-on-Spey, United Kingdom, serves as the buying organisation. The tender, initially announced on 9th April 2026, involved a planned budget of GBP 292,000 inclusive of VAT over a four-year period. The contract was signed on 6th July 2026, following an open procedure method under CELEX 32014L0024, aimed at the services industry category specifically for office cleaning. The procurement stage is presently in the Award phase, and The Red Sock Launderette & Cleaning Service Ltd has been selected as the winning supplier.

This tender presents notable opportunities for growth in the cleaning services industry and is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like The Red Sock Launderette & Cleaning Service Ltd. The contract, focusing on maintaining cleanliness to high standards during specified hours, also offers prospects for businesses capable of TUPE staff transfers and managing Fair Work First environments. This procurement not only secured ongoing work for the successful bidder but also set the groundwork for potential contract extensions, depending on performance, making it a lucrative opportunity for businesses with efficient team management and operational capabilities.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063322-2026
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
SME

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
£243,333 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cairngorms National Park Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY
Postcode
PH26 3HG
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Red Sock Launderette & Cleaning Service Ltd

Further Information

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