Tender

WLDC Cleaning Services

WEST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

07 May 2026 at 13:19

Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

West Lindsey District Council is inviting tenders for cleaning services across its premises, with the official title "WLDC Cleaning Services". This procurement is focused on the services industry, specifically within the cleaning and sanitation sector, and will be executed in Gainsborough, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the tender stage, with interested parties required to express their interest by 5th June 2026. Potential contractors should prepare for an enquiry period ending on 29th May 2026. This opportunity falls under a competitive flexible procedure, which involves submitting a Procurement Specific Questionnaire, followed by shortlisting candidates. The total estimated value of the contract is £1,272,240, with the contract period scheduled from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029, and an extension option of up to two additional years is available.

Securing this contract presents businesses with an opportunity to expand their service offerings within the public sector, particularly benefiting SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in cleaning, sanitation, and waste management. Companies with experience in similar contracts and those who can demonstrate strong economic and technical capabilities are likely to be competitive contenders. The procurement process encourages diverse participation by allowing electronic submissions in English and aims to assess candidates on a balanced mix of quality and price criteria. With a considerable budget allocated and the chance to work over an extensive three-year period, this contract offers meaningful growth potential for businesses prepared to meet the procurement requirements and performance expectations.

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Notice Title

WLDC Cleaning Services

Notice Description

West Lindsey District Council (WLDC) is looking to reprocure cleaning services within a portfolio of Council owned premises.

Planning Information

We are seeking to bring awareness to the market of an upcoming opportunity and understand the market’s preferred approach to a number of key issues to inform the decision-making process, by completing a pre-market engagement questionnaire. A pre-market engagement pack and questionnaire can be found on the Pro Contract tender portal https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?tabName=opportunities&resetFilter=True. Suppliers are asked to submit their responses by 12pm on 13th March 2026 via the Pro Contract portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065dcd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041987-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90600000 - Cleaning and sanitation services in urban or rural areas, and related services

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,060,200 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,060,200 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 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
WEST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GAINSBOROUGH
Postcode
DN21 2NA
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Gainsborough South-West
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

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