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Belfast frontline Cleaning Contract

MET OFFICE

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29 Apr 2026 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has concluded the procurement process for the 'Belfast Frontline Cleaning Contract,' a service contract in the sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services industry category. This opportunity was focused on establishing an active contract in Belfast, United Kingdom, over a three-year term beginning on 8 April 2026 and ending on 31 January 2029. The procurement was conducted under limited competition, which falls below the threshold, with an award issued on 29 April 2026. The main contracting party is THE MOUNT CHARLES GROUP LIMITED, operating as the supplier for this service provision.

This contract is particularly suited to large businesses with expertise in front-line cleaning services, allowing them to demonstrate their capacity to manage substantial public sector contracts. It brings potential growth by increasing service portfolios within the cleaning sector and expanding influence in regional markets such as Belfast. Enterprises well-versed in supplying environmental services to central government authorities can find significant opportunities to leverage their experience and enhance strategic partnerships with institutions like the Met Office. This contract underlines the demand for such services in the public sector and provides a clear path for interested parties to build their service offerings in related areas.

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Notice Title

Belfast frontline Cleaning Contract

Notice Description

Belfast frontline Cleaning Contract - 3 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068dbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039057-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,483 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE MOUNT CHARLES GROUP

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