Tender

Provision of Cleaning Services for temporary accommodation and Void Properties

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

West Dunbartonshire Council is inviting tenders for the provision of cleaning services for temporary accommodation and void properties within the West Dunbartonshire area. This contract is currently in the tender stage, with an open procurement method, allowing electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland portal. The tender period closes on 27th May 2025 at noon. This opportunity, within the general public services category, aims to ensure timely and efficient cleaning services critical for the council's ability to meet statutory obligations regarding homelessness. The procurement process is designed under an open procedure, aiming for a seamless service delivery once awarded, with contracts commencing soon after the deadline for bid submissions.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services in the UK, particularly those experienced in handling contracts involving temporary accommodations. The Council is looking for providers who can demonstrate relevant experience and financial stability, with a minimum turnover two times the annual contract value. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing and quality-based services have the potential for lucrative engagements, as the selected provider(s) will enter a two-year agreement with options for extension. This contract encourages enterprises capable of scaling their operations and fulfilling public service mandates effectively. Suitable companies include those with existing capabilities in providing cleaning and ancillary services to public sectors, ensuring they meet the required technical and insurance criteria.

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Notice Title

Provision of Cleaning Services for temporary accommodation and Void Properties

Notice Description

West Dunbartonshire Council (the Council) has a requirement for temporary accommodation and void accommodation to be cleaned to a set of requirements as outlined in the below specification. The efficient and effective turnaround of temporary accommodation is business critical. Delays can impact on income and the provision of emergency and temporary accommodation to allow the Council to meet its statutory homeless duties.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Homeless Properties

The Council is seeking to enter a two-year contract, with the option to extend by a further two x12 months, to appoint a suitably qualified provider(s) who is competent and capable to deliver provision of cleaning services to temporary accommodation and void properties. The provision of small household items may also be required in temporary accommodation.

Renewal: with the option of 2x12 month extensions.

Lot 2 Void Properties

The Council is seeking to enter a two-year contract, with the option to extend by a further two x12 months, to appoint a suitably qualified provider(s) who is competent and capable to deliver provision of cleaning services to temporary accommodation and void properties. The provision of small household items may also be required in temporary accommodation.

Renewal: with the option to 2x12 month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796151
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528939
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ellie Street
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1389737000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528939
    Provision of Cleaning Services for temporary accommodation and Void Properties - West Dunbartonshire Council (the Council) has a requirement for temporary accommodation and void accommodation to be cleaned to a set of requirements as outlined in the below specification. The efficient and effective turnaround of temporary accommodation is business critical. Delays can impact on income and the provision of emergency and temporary accommodation to allow the Council to meet its statutory homeless duties.

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