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PlanningUpdate

08 Jun 2026 at 17:12

Planning

26 May 2026 at 20:58

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "CBC-2015 Cleaning Services," which falls under the services category with a focus on cleaning and building-cleaning services. The intended location of delivery is Shefford, UK, and the procurement is above the financial threshold, ensuring significant scope for potential suppliers. The contract period is projected to start from 1st October 2028 and conclude on 30th September 2033, with a gross contract value of £6,942,000. Key dates include a future notice date planned for May 2028, signalling when more detailed information will become available for interested vendors.

This procurement opportunity offers extensive business growth potential for companies specialising in cleaning services, particularly those experienced in building maintenance and similar services. With Central Bedfordshire Council, a reputable sub-central government public authority as the buyer, businesses engaging in this contract will not only gain substantial revenue but also bolster their portfolio with a long-term governmental partnership. Companies adept in handling large-scale contracts and capable of providing robust and efficient cleaning solutions will be well-positioned to benefit from this tender.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CBC-2015 Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Provision of cleaning services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a540
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054006-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,785,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20282 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2028 - 30 Sep 2033 Over 5 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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