Tender

Invitation to Tender for Cleaning Services

DOMINICAN COLLEGE FORTWILLIAM

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Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Dominican College Fortwilliam has issued an invitation to tender for cleaning services, with the process currently at the tender stage, intending for services to commence in September 2026. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the college seeks professional cleaning services categorised under "Accommodation, building and window cleaning services" and "Office, school and office equipment cleaning services." The procurement process follows an open procedure with submissions due by 15 May 2026 and the contract award slated for finalisation by 3 June 2026. The contract duration is initially set for three years, with an optional one-year extension. The procurement process is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations, providing an opportunity for service providers to engage in a public authority contract valued at £225,000 GBP.

With an open procedure in place, this tender offers significant opportunities for cleaning service providers specialising in educational environments. Businesses with a robust track record in innovative cleaning methods and efficient staff management are particularly well-suited to compete. The evaluation criteria emphasise quality, including innovation, time and attendance, and performance management, making it an excellent opportunity for firms that prioritise both service quality and environmental impact. As Dominican College seeks proposals that ensure a smooth transition and high standards, businesses capable of delivering comprehensive cleaning solutions with strong management structures stand to benefit substantially from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Cleaning Services

Notice Description

The Governors of Dominican College wish to issue an invitation to tender for cleaning services, commencing September 2026. Further details and tender specification can be requested from The Head of Finance and Corporate Services by emailing info@dominican.belfast.ni.sch.uk. Completed tender submissions should be submitted by 15th May 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The successful tenderer shall be awarded the contract with a proposed start date of September 2026 for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year on the same terms and conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030751-2026
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

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

90919000 - Office, school and office equipment cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 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
DOMINICAN COLLEGE FORTWILLIAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT15 4AQ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Fortwilliam
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

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