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21 Jul 2026 at 08:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves the extension of an awarded contract for regional cleaning services managed by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on cleaning services, and it involves a regional scope within the UK. This notice is part of an award update and contract update phase, highlighting an additional 12-month extension to the existing contract, which was initially signed on 4th November 2018 and initially set for 2520 days. The most recent amendment cites an unforeseen need to extend the current contract until 31st August 2027, due to a terminated tender process that will be reassessed in Autumn 2026 for a seamless transition post-current contract expiry.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses in the cleaning industry by potentially engaging with a significant public sector client. Companies that specialise in large-scale cleaning services, such as large contracting firms, are well-suited to compete effectively given the contract's substantial value and scope. This extended requirement could serve as a stable revenue stream and an opportunity for businesses to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector service domain within the UK. The procurement process offers chances for firms to leverage their expertise and resources to meet the Contracting Authority's ongoing needs efficiently.

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Notice Title

Regional Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068507-2026
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
£5,141,503 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 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 POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DORSET
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT2 8TZ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Crossways
Westminster Constituency
South Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLO SERVICE GROUP

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