This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

26 May 2026 at 15:16

Tender

07 May 2026 at 14:19

Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

West Lindsey District Council is actively engaged in a procurement process for reprocurement of cleaning services within its portfolio of Council-owned premises, under tender ID PL25.104. This initiative falls under the 'Cleaning and sanitation services' industry category, specifically targeting the UKF3 region in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active with an opening for expressions of interest until 22nd June 2026. The competitive flexible procedure adopted involves a selective method, allowing suppliers to submit a Procurement Specific Questionnaire, with a shortlist of five candidates to be selected. The contract period is slated to commence on 1st October 2026, concluding by 30th September 2029, with a potential two-year extension option. Interested suppliers should be aware that an enquiry period is available until 15th June 2026, and any necessary submission should be directed via electronic methods as communicated in the tender documentation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning and sanitation services, particularly those with past contract experience in the public sector or similar domains. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to engage, given their considered suitability for this project. The weighted criteria for bid evaluation will focus on both price (55%) and quality (45%), encompassing service delivery plans, implementation strategies, and social value contributions. This procurement, with a total estimated value exceeding £1 million, offers a robust platform for growth in the cleaning services sector within the public authority’s network, encouraging businesses to enhance their competitiveness and market presence.

How relevant is this notice?

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/048910-2026
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
26 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GAINSBOROUGH
Postcode
DN21 2NA
Postcode Area
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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