Tender

Cleaning services

HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE

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TenderUpdate

20 Feb 2026 at 14:27

Tender

18 Feb 2026 at 17:22

Summary of the contracting process

Huddersfield New College is seeking to appoint a cleaning services company to undertake regular cleaning across its premises located in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Cleaning services", falls under the services category and involves a contract valued at £690,000 with a gross amount of £828,000. This competitive procurement process is at the tender update stage, with final submission required by 12:00 pm on 28th February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 4th May 2026, with an initial term of three years and potential extension up to two additional years. The college requires an extensive cleaning regime throughout its facilities to ensure a safe and hygienic environment for students and staff, particularly emphasising cleaning during term-time only on weekdays, with both morning and evening shifts specified.

This open procedure tender presents a substantial business opportunity for cleaning services providers, particularly those capable of managing with accelerated processes due to the stated urgency. Companies with experience in handling large-scale educational environments and specialising in comprehensive cleaning programmes will find this tender well aligned with their capabilities. The procurement method invites small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, fostering competition and growth within the business sector. Successfully winning the bid could secure long-term collaboration with Huddersfield New College and allow businesses to expand their portfolio within the public sector domain, particularly if their expertise aligns with the stringent quality and service requirements outlined in the tender specifications.

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Notice Title

Cleaning services

Notice Description

HNC wishes to appoint a cleaning services company to provide regular cleaning across site to ensure that the college maintains a welcoming, hygienic and safe educational environment for its staff and students. We require an all-encompassing daily cleaning service to cover all areas of the college, working to a cleaning regime designed around our requirements. Cleaning activities during term time are not to impact on the daily experience of staff and students. Morning shifts are set at 6am - 9am and evening shifts are 4pm - 7pm (Monday to Friday). We are to require on a daily basis : X 6 morning shifts (total of 18 hrs cleaning to be provided during hours of 6am and 9am Monday to Friday Term Time only - 38 weeks) X 15 evening shifts (total of 45 hrs cleaning to be provided during hours of 4pm - 7pm Monday to Friday Term Tiem only - 38 weeks) Additional cleaning support will be required out of term time during the holidays - approximately 630 hrs per year. Majority of which will be required in the two weeks leading up to the start of the new academic year when deep cleaning can take place. HNC would like to secure a 3 year contract with the successful company in the first instance with the option to extend by two further years thereafter. We currently have 20 cleaners and 1 cleaning manager employed by the College. Tupe will apply given that our in-house cleaning team is to be moved to the successful external contractor. The appointment will be made following a process of competitive tendering. The requirement is set out in the Specification, which is in Part 2 of the ITT document.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option for up to x 2 year extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06578a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015725-2026
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£690,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£690,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 4 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Cleaning contract
Contact Email
clairec@huddnewcoll.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD3 4GL
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Lindley
Westminster Constituency
Colne Valley

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