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Cleaning of Educational and Other Establishments within Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC - Framework

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement concerning the cleaning of educational and other establishments within its jurisdiction. The procurement, with a reference title "Cleaning of Educational and Other Establishments within Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC - Framework," falls under the industry category of general public services. The framework, established through an open procedure, will commence on 7th October 2025, with a potential end date of 6th October 2031, contingent on a further extension. The contract encompasses services valued at £16,800,000 and it aims to serve as many as 79 establishments across Rhondda Cynon Taf, though this number may vary. The award stage has concluded, having started on 21st August 2025, with several suppliers appointed to the framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the cleaning services sector, creating a pathway for substantial business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With an emphasis on social value and environmental considerations, businesses capable of providing quality service while contributing to community benefits stand to benefit the most. The framework allows for multiple participants, thus encouraging a diverse range of suppliers to participate, making it particularly beneficial for SMEs looking to enhance their service offerings and establish long-term contracts. Suppliers will have the opportunity to demonstrate their competence in managing high-volume operations across multiple sites, given the framework’s scope and potential extension period.

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Notice Title

Cleaning of Educational and Other Establishments within Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC - Framework

Notice Description

The Council requires a service provider to provide a cleaning service at a number of educational and other establishments across Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC. There will be 4 suppliers appointed to the framework on a ranked basis. CONTRACT PERIOD OF 3 YEARS FROM 7th OCTOBER 2025 (COMMENCEMENT DATE) WITH A FURTHER OPTION TO EXTEND FOR 2 + 1 YEARS POTENTIAL END DATE: 6th OCTOBER 2031

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council requires a service provider to provide a cleaning service at a number of educational and other establishments across Rhondda Cynon Taf, and to potentially offer a cleaning service that would be available to all educational and other establishments as required. There are currently requirements for 79 establishments throughout Rhondda Cynon Taf, but this may change over the course of the framework, there are no guaranteed volumes

Renewal: PERIOD OF 3 YEARS FROM 7th OCTOBER 2025 (COMMENCEMENT DATE) WITH A FURTHER OPTION TO EXTEND FOR 2 + 1 YEARS POTENTIAL END DATE: 6th OCTOBER 2031

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147810
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147810
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,800,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,800,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2025 - 6 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
February 2031 - If all the extensions are approved.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@rctcbc.gov.uk, purchasing@rctcbc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ADAPT BUSINESS SERVICES

BETTERCLEAN SERVICES SWANSEA

MRS BUCKET CLEANING SERVICES

SOLO SERVICE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497749
    Cleaning of Educational and Other Establishments within Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC - Framework - The Council requires a service provider to provide a cleaning service at a number of educational and other establishments across Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC. There will be 4 suppliers appointed to the framework on a ranked basis. CONTRACT PERIOD OF 3 YEARS FROM 7th OCTOBER 2025 (COMMENCEMENT DATE) WITH A FURTHER OPTION TO EXTEND FOR 2 + 1 YEARS POTENTIAL END DATE: 6th OCTOBER 2031
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538291
    Cleaning of Educational and Other Establishments within Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC - Framework - The Council requires a service provider to provide a cleaning service at a number of educational and other establishments across Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC. There will be 4 suppliers appointed to the framework on a ranked basis. CONTRACT PERIOD OF 3 YEARS FROM 7th OCTOBER 2025 (COMMENCEMENT DATE) WITH A FURTHER OPTION TO EXTEND FOR 2 + 1 YEARS POTENTIAL END DATE: 6th OCTOBER 2031

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