Tender

Cleaning Partners 2026- Tender

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 13:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

09 Apr 2026 at 08:18

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Reading Borough Council has initiated a tender titled "Cleaning Partners 2026- Tender" under the industry category of cleaning services. The tender aims to find a competent cleaning service provider to ensure continuity of safe and hygienic environments across various municipal buildings in Reading, UK. The procurement is conducted using an open procedure, allowing broad participation. The procurement stage is currently active, with deadlines set for enquiries until 11th May 2026 and the tender submission until 26th May 2026. The contract, valued at up to GBP 10.3 million, is set to begin on 1st October 2026 and will be active until 30th September 2029, with possible renewals extending to 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for cleaning service providers to establish a long-term partnership with a public authority, enhancing business portfolios and gaining assured revenue over multiple years. Businesses that focus on innovative and efficient cleaning solutions, as well as those that provide cleaning consumables, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract encourages improvements in service delivery models including compliance and value for money, making it particularly advantageous for businesses that can offer cost-effective solutions while adhering to stringent service standards. Participation could enable companies to expand their client base within the public sector, aligning with the Reading Borough Council's objectives of ensuring safe and sustainable environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cleaning Partners 2026- Tender

Notice Description

The current cleaning services arrangement is due to end in September 2026, and a compliant procurement process is required to ensure continuity of service, test the market, and put in place a modern, value for money contract. The new contract will support safe, hygienic, and well maintained buildings and reflect an updated delivery model, which includes TUPE implications for relevant staff. As part of this procurement, the scope will also include supply of cleaning consumables. Bringing cleaning services and consumables into one tender will strengthen commercial control, improve compliance, and enable better value for money. Re procurement is necessary given inflationary pressures and the need to maintain services within available budgets. This work aligns with the Council Plan and service objectives by supporting clean, safe, and sustainable environments; ensuring the estate remains fit for purpose; and driving efficiency and continuous improvement across services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035709-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
26 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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