Award

Provision of On-Site Cleaning Services

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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28 Mar 2026 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre has concluded its contracting process for the provision of on-site cleaning services at its Liverpool premises. This contract, identified by the tender ID 2026PRNOC-1082, falls under the services industry category and was procured through a direct method, specifically below threshold without competition. The process was completed on 28th March 2026, with the contract initially signed on 20th March 2026, and it runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. This award serves immediate operational needs following organisational changes within the Centre, as outlined in the Procurement Act of 2023.

The awarded contract to MITIE CLEANING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LIMITED presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in office cleaning services, especially those faring well in competitive service provision in high-standard environments like government research facilities. Such contracts can enhance company profiles, expand portfolios, and build long-term relationships within strategic public sector areas. Large-scale service providers with robust experience in operational facility maintenance are particularly well-suited to deliver these high-demand services effectively, thereby laying the groundwork for future similar engagements.

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Notice Title

Provision of On-Site Cleaning Services

Notice Description

The National Oceanography Centre has awarded a contract for the provision of on-site cleaning services at its Liverpool premises. The services support the ongoing operation of the facility and are required to maintain appropriate standards for staff, visitors, and operational activities. This requirement has emerged following modifications to the NOC team structure. This interim contract is to cover immediate operational requirements and will provide time for future requirements to be scoped in line with the requirements of the Procurement Act.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06772b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028791-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90919200 - Office cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,144 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MITIE CLEANING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Further Information

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