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Award

08 Jul 2026 at 16:45

TenderUpdate

15 May 2026 at 16:04

Tender

22 Apr 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Gateway Trust, a public undertaking based in Hampshire, United Kingdom, has completed an open procurement procedure seeking a cleaning services provider. The tender, titled "Gateway Trust - Cleaning Services," spanned the region of the UK and was categorised under the building-cleaning services industry. Initially announced for tender on 22 April 2026, with submissions closing on 18 May 2026, the contract was formally awarded on 7 July 2026 to Direct Cleaning Services (SW) Ltd. The service contract, valued at £1,321,681.12 gross, commences on 1 September 2026 and extends to 31 August 2029, with potential extensions of up to 24 additional months.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The Gateway Trust's emphasis on quality, customer care, and service delivery indicates a preference for businesses capable of demonstrating excellent staff management and added value. Prospective suppliers should ensure compliance with business quality standards and have substantial industry experience, particularly in public sector contracts. Such a project offers firms the potential to expand their portfolio and enhance their reputation in delivering high-standard services to institutional clients across the UK.

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Notice Title

Gateway Trust - Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Gateway Trust is looking to appoint a cleaning services company to undertake its cleaning requirements throughout its portfolio.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064396-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£1,321,681 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Gateway Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO51 8ZB
Postcode Area
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)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Romsey Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Direct Cleaning Services (SW) Ltd

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