Tender

FIN25219 Cleaning and Security Services, Fleet Walk Shopping Centre

TORBAY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement opportunity involves Torbay Council as the buying organisation, seeking to acquire cleaning and security services for the Fleet Walk Shopping Centre in Torquay. This tender, titled "FIN25219 Cleaning and Security Services, Fleet Walk Shopping Centre," falls under the services category and is managed through an open procurement process. Interested parties should note the key dates: the enquiry period ends on 2nd March 2026, the tender period concludes on 18th March 2026, and the expected award date is 7th May 2026. Successful contracts will commence on 17th August 2026, lasting until 16th August 2029, with options for extension. The procurement is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for Cleaning Services and Lot 2 for Security Services.

This opportunity provides a pathway for business growth specifically for suppliers specialising in cleaning and security services. SMEs are encouraged to participate as they are deemed suitable for this contract. Companies that have demonstrable experience in delivering high-quality service, alongside required certifications and financial capacity, will find this tender appealing. The potential for a long-term partnership with renewal options ensures sustained growth, and as each lot will be awarded to a single supplier, it offers a significant contract value. By capitalising on the opportunity to provide comprehensive services to a busy retail environment, suppliers can enhance their business portfolio and reputation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FIN25219 Cleaning and Security Services, Fleet Walk Shopping Centre

Notice Description

This tender is for the provision of Cleaning and Security Services for Fleet Walk Shopping Centre, Torquay. The successful Supplier(s) is expected to carry out the duties as stated in the Part 2 Specification and any ad-hoc special requirements to a very high standard. Fleet Walk is a retail shopping centre in the heart of Torquay Town with 34 shops and a multi-story car park. This opportunity has been split into two lots: Lot 1 Cleaning Services Lot 2 Security Services

Lot Information

Cleaning Services, Fleet Walk Shopping Centre

The provision of cleaning services for Fleet Walk Shopping Centre Torquay.

Options: - Services to be provided at a new site(s), not included in the original contract. - Decreased service across the site(s). -The Authority requesting changes in the level of services required, and/or in the way the services are provided and the site-specific instructions. - Increase or reduction in Council's requirements. -Statutory Minimum Wage Increases

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions available

Security Services, Fleet Walk Shopping Centre

Security services delivered at Fleet Walk Shopping Centre

Options: - Services to be provided at a new site(s), not included in the original contract. - Decreased service across the site(s). - The Authority requesting changes in the level of services required, and/or in the way the services are provided and the site-specific instructions. - Increase or reduction in Council's requirements. - Statutory Minimum Wage Increases

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extension options

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011060-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-02-06

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Clare Farquhar
Contact Email
clare.farquhar@torbay.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1803208514

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK42 Torbay

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011060-2026
    6th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
    In order to provide unrestricted, full, direct and free of charge access to the Tender Documents, the Authority is providing the documents in PDF in the Opportunities Area of the ProContract e-tendering portal at https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ In order to access amendable versions of the documents and to submit a response, Applicants must be registered as Suppliers on ProContract. Applicants should then express an interest in the opportunity and download the Work and Excel format documents for completion and submission.

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