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21 Jul 2026 at 08:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police has announced an extension of the contract for Regional Cleaning Services, supplied by Solo Service Group. This contract, originally signed on 14th November 2018, has been extended due to unforeseen circumstances, extending its duration by a further year until 31st August 2027. The tender falls under the cleaning services category and covers regions across the UK. The procurement stage is presently focused on updates to the existing award. The planned termination of the current contract was conducted following concerns raised during the bid process, with a new tender process scheduled to launch in Autumn 2026, ensuring continuity from September 2027.

This contract extension offers significant opportunities for large-scale cleaning service providers interested in robust, long-term regional contracts. Businesses with experience in managing extensive cleaning operations across wide geographic areas would find this tender particularly fitting. Given the nature of the existing supplier, firms with a well-established presence and specialised expertise in the cleaning services sector have a strong potential for growth and expansion through future bidding opportunities in this category. The strategic decision to align the next tender with a specific start date offers clarity and reliability for potential competitors wishing to prepare and submit comprehensive bids.

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Notice Title

Regional Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068504-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,502,775 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HQ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLO SERVICE GROUP

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