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DFE - Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC) - Provision of Cleaning Services

Department for Economy - Belfast Metropolitan College

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29 May 2026 at 15:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Economy – Belfast Metropolitan College is inviting tenders for the provision of cleaning services at several of its campuses located in Belfast, UK. The procurement falls under the industry category of building and facilities management services. This tender is part of an open procurement process guided by Northern Irish devolved regulations and is in the "Tender" stage. The tender period is currently active, with submission deadlines set for 29th June 2026. Interested parties must submit electronically via the eTendersNI platform, ensuring compliance with the specifications and regulations outlined. The contract’s anticipated start date is 1st November 2026, extending until 31st October 2029, with possible extensions, making it a strategic opportunity for eligible businesses.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning and facilities management services, given its estimated gross value of £2.94 million. Companies with expertise in office and building-cleaning services, as well as janitorial and housekeeping, are particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement method, an open procedure, encourages a broad range of suppliers to participate, fostering competitive bids. Successful bidders will have the chance to expand their footprint in Northern Ireland's public sector market while contributing to the upkeep of one of the region's most prestigious educational institutions. Additionally, the weighting of 40 percent on quality criteria provides an opportunity for businesses that can deliver high standards of service delivery and performance monitoring, alongside competitive pricing strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFE - Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC) - Provision of Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC) is the largest and longest established Further and Higher Education College in Northern Ireland. BMC offer a broad range of innovative, high quality, economically relevant provision. The modern award-winning estate spans the length and breadth of the city of Belfast and comprises four main campuses - Titanic Quarter, Millfield, Springvale and Castlereagh as well as a range of smaller outreach centres, including the new community hub at Girdwood. BMC attract over 12,000 learners per year and continually adapt and develop the curriculum to keep pace with shifting economic and skills demands. In addition to equipping the city of Belfast and beyond with the skills for work, BMC is a PS75million business. BMC provide employment to over 1,000 people and procure in the region of PS7 million of goods and services per year. The Supplier shall provide cleaning services in compliance with this specification and the relevant regulations to Castlereagh, Springvale and Titanic Quarter campuses effective from contract commencement. A Cleaning service in compliance with the specification and all relevant regulations will be required at the Millfield Campus commencing 1st September 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional extensions of 2 x 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a918
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050933-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

79993100 - Facilities management services

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

90919200 - Office cleaning services

98341110 - Housekeeping services

98341130 - Janitorial services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,450,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,450,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2033-03-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Economy - Belfast Metropolitan College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 7DU
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Clonard
Westminster Constituency
Belfast West

Further Information

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