Planning

AT1782 - Specialist Deep Cleaning

LUTON COUNCIL

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Planning

11 May 2026 at 12:11

Planning

11 May 2026 at 08:12

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council is preparing to launch a procurement process for the provision of Specialist Deep Cleaning services, with plans to appoint a single provider. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, and a Preliminary Market Engagement is scheduled for 30th June 2026 at 10 am. The contract is set to cover multiple types of cleaning services including communal area, end-of-tenancy, biohazard, and emergency response cleans within Luton, UK. The initial contract period will be two years, starting from 1st January 2027, with an option to extend up to an additional two years, depending on performance. The procurement process will be open and above threshold, with a total estimated value of £576,000 gross.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those capable of delivering high standards in specialist areas like biohazard cleaning and emergency response. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, with suitability criteria designed to be inclusive. The selection will be based on a combination of economic and technical evaluation criteria. Businesses with expertise in complying with procurement regulations and demonstrating value for money will find this opportunity particularly attractive. The detailed submission and award timelines, coupled with the clear specifications of services required, afford businesses a structured pathway to expand their client base through this public sector contract.

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Notice Title

AT1782 - Specialist Deep Cleaning

Notice Description

The Council seeks to appoint a single provider to provide Specialist Deep Cleaning services for an initial period of two years, with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance. This will include, but not limited to: * Communal area deep cleans * End-of-tenancy cleans * Post-eviction cleans * Biohazard cleans * Drug paraphernalia and contaminated waste cleans * Emergency response cleans * Specialist cleans to newly acquired Temporary Accommodation (TA) properties

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A further 2 years of possible extension dependant on successful contractor's performance.

Planning Information

Luton Council will shortly be going to market to award a contractor for Specialist Deep Cleaning in Luton and would like to invite you to attend a Preliminary Market Engagement prior to publishing this tender on 30th June 2026 @ 10am. This event will outline our requirements, the tender process (Including how to sign up/access the procurement portal), provide some guidance on Social Value and provide an opportunity for some Q&A. If you wish to attend please email Sal Rahman, saleha.rahman@luton.gov.uk and I will register your interest and forward you an invitation with weblink details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06953f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042982-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 20264 months to go
Future Notice Date
6 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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