Tender

WBC - Block Cleaning Services

WAVERLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Mar 2026 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Waverley Borough Council focuses on securing block cleaning services for a potential duration of up to five years. This tender is currently active in its tender stage, with critical deadlines including the enquiry period ending on 6th April 2026 and the tender submission closing on 13th April 2026. The contract is valued at approximately £250,000, with services required to commence on 3rd August 2026. The procurement is categorised within the cleaning services industry, involving building, accommodation, and window cleaning, with operations predominantly required in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region UKJ2. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, inviting competitive bids under service provision regulations.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity for cleaning service providers, particularly those with expertise in maintaining high standards of cleanliness across various types of premises. Companies with well-established operational systems, quality assurance processes, and skilled workforce are ideally suited for this opportunity. The tender seeks to appoint a single service provider that can deliver comprehensive cleaning solutions, ensuring properties are both regulatory-compliant and meticulously maintained. Service providers who can offer competitive pricing while ensuring superior quality standards will be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for long-term partnership with Waverley Borough Council. Businesses focused on sustainability and social value will find additional alignment, as these criteria are integral to the award considerations.

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Notice Title

WBC - Block Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Waverley Borough Council is seeking Tenders in respect Block Cleaning Services, for Waverley for a period of up to 5 years (initially 3 years plus 1 year + 1 year). The Council is looking to award to one (1) service provider. Anticipated volumes are stated in the Price Schedule but there are no guarantees of volumes through the life of this contract. The estimated value of this contract is PS250,000, over the possible 5-year term with the anticipated start date being the 1st August 2026. The requirement of this contract id for the provision of a high level of cleanliness throughout the Authority's premises, not only to meet statutory and regulatory requirements that govern the Tenants, but also to ensure properties are well maintained. Fundamentally, the achievement of high standards of cleanliness relies upon operational processes and systems that are designed to ensure such an outcome. The delivery of a high-quality cleaning Service is complex and should not be underestimated although the overriding objective is to ensure that premises are clean. High levels of cleanliness can only be achieved through: Clear specifications The relevant training commensurate with job role Documented lines of accountability Involving users/Tenants All staff recognizing their responsibility A meaningful framework for measurement Support from senior management team. Clear lines of Communication Quality Assurance processes Support Service delivery staff with an effective supervisory and management team providing a ratio of staff to supervision in line with national benchmarks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066edf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025153-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 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
WAVERLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GODALMING
Postcode
GU7 1HR
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Waverley
Electoral Ward
Godalming Central & Ockford
Westminster Constituency
Godalming and Ash

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