Tender

Office Cleaning Services

GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Dental Council, a sub-central government public authority based in London, is actively seeking tenders for office cleaning services. This procurement opportunity involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness across GDC premises in London and Birmingham. This open procurement includes routine and ad hoc cleaning tasks in office spaces, meeting rooms, and communal areas. The tender process, using an open procedure method, is currently at the 'tender' stage, with the procurement value estimated at £290,000. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 22 June 2026, and an enquiry period is open until 10 June 2026. The contract, divided into two lots, will run initially for two years starting from August 2026, with potential extensions up to a total of four years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for cleaning service providers, particularly those based or legally established in London and Birmingham, to expand their business operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a solid business presence in these areas, including local offices and staff, will be well-positioned to compete. The procurement's open nature allows businesses to showcase their service delivery approach, contract management capabilities, and competitive pricing, providing an excellent platform for growth and partnerships with a reputable public sector entity like the General Dental Council. Each supplier can bid on one lot, catering to either the London or Birmingham office, thereby focusing their resources and expertise for optimal contract performance.

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Notice Title

Office Cleaning Services

Notice Description

The General dental Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Office Cleaning Services across its premises located in London and Birmingham. The purpose of the service is to ensure that all areas within the GDC's premises are maintained to a consistently high standard of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation, supporting a safe, healthy, and productive working environment for staff, visitors and contractors. The cleaning services covered under this procurement will include routine, periodic, and ad hoc cleaning tasks across designated office spaces, welfare facilities, meeting rooms, and communal areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Office Cleaning Services for GDC London Office

This lot covers the provision of comprehensive office cleaning services at the GDC's premises located within London. To be eligible to bid for this lot, Suppliers must be based or legally established in London and must demonstrate substantive and ongoing business operations within London that are sufficient to deliver the services, such as a permanent office or operational base, locally employed staff, and appropriate management oversight.

Renewal: The initial contract period is two (2) years, with the option for the GDC to extend the contract for up to a further two (2) years. The GDC may exercise extension options in increments of one year or less, with written notice provided to the Supplier at least 60 days prior to the commencement of each extension period. The GDC will determine the increments in which the final contract period may be exercised.

Lot 2: Office Cleaning Services for GDC Birmingham Office

This lot covers the provision of comprehensive office cleaning services at the GDC's premises located within Birmingham. To be eligible to bid for this lot, Suppliers must be based or legally established in Birmingham and must demonstrate substantive and ongoing business operations within Birmingham that are sufficient to deliver the services, such as a permanent office or operational base, locally employed staff, and appropriate management oversight.

Renewal: The initial contract period is two (2) years, with the option for the GDC to extend the contract for up to a further two (2) years. The GDC may exercise extension options in increments of one year or less, with written notice provided to the Supplier at least 60 days prior to the commencement of each extension period. The GDC will determine the increments in which the final contract period may be exercised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049359-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90919100 - Cleaning services of office equipment

90919200 - Office cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2028 2-3 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
GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1G 8DQ
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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