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21 Jul 2026 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority has extended its existing contract for "Regional Cleaning Services" with Solo Service Group Limited. Originally signed in 2018, this contract covers cleaning services under the industry classification CPV 90910000. This extension moves the contract's expiry to 31 August 2027. Located in Exeter, UK, the buying organisation had to extend the contract due to unforeseen circumstances which delayed the tender process for a replacement contract, now expected to be reinitiated in Autumn 2026. The contract amendment reflects proactive procurement management, ensuring no service interruption occurs.

This procurement opportunity highlights avenues for growth for businesses in the cleaning services sector, particularly those with strong regional service capabilities. As the current contract will be tendered anew, interested parties would benefit from preparing to compete when the tender process recommences next year. Large-scale service providers, especially those with experience in delivering regional or governmental services, would be particularly well-suited to meet the Authority’s requirements. By engaging in such tenders, businesses can secure high-value contracts and establish or reinforce their credibility in public sector services.

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Notice Title

Regional Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068537-2026
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
£3,297,485 £1M-£10M

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
DEVON AND SOMERSET FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
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
EX3 0NW
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
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLO SERVICE GROUP

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