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Tender

26 Jun 2026 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester College is inviting tenders for the supply of cleaning consumables to support its educational facilities, with an emphasis on quality, value for money, continuity of supply, and sustainability. The procurement falls under the 'goods' industry category, specifically targeting cleaning products, with the location specified as the United Kingdom. The process is currently in the tender stage, beginning on 26th June 2026, and concludes with a submission deadline on 27th July 2026. The contract timeframe extends from 3rd August 2026 to 31st July 2029, and it will follow an open procurement method, characterised by below-threshold open competition.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to establish a long-term supply arrangement with a public undertaking. Companies offering high-quality, competitively priced cleaning products would be well-suited to compete, given the award criteria that weight price at 60% and quality at 40%. The procurement not only aligns with sustainable business practices but also provides the chance for suppliers to enhance their reputation and client base in the educational sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

To Supply Leicester College with Cleaning Consumables

Notice Description

Leicester College is seeking to appoint a reliable and responsive supplier for the provision of cleaning consumables across its estate, ensuring quality, value for money, continuity of supply, and products that support safe, hygienic and sustainable learning environments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bdee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060222-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39830000 - Cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 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
LEICESTER COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE2 7LW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Saffron
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

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