Tender

Provision of Cleaning Services for temporary accommodation and Void Properties

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking bids for the provision of cleaning services for temporary accommodation and void properties, as stated in the tender titled "Provision of Cleaning Services for temporary accommodation and Void Properties". This procurement process, classified under general public services, is currently at the tendering stage with submissions being accepted electronically until the deadline of 17th July 2025. The project will be executed in the West Dunbartonshire area, identified by the CPV code 90910000, under an open procedure. The contract is for an initial two-year period with the possibility of extending it by additional two twelve-month terms. Businesses can submit tenders for cleaning services essential for facilitating efficient turnover in temporary accommodations to support the Council's responsibilities towards homelessness.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for enterprises specializing in cleaning services, especially those experienced in maintaining residential or accommodation facilities. Providers are expected to deliver quality services with competitive pricing, as cost constitutes a crucial 60% of the award criteria. Suitable candidates are required to show they have sustained a turnover exceeding twice the annual contract value over the past two years, indicating financial capability. Hence, businesses with prior experience in public service contracts or those that have the operational capacity to handle the volume of work in the specified timeframe will be highly competitive. This contract not only ensures steady business for a prolonged period but also provides an avenue for participating in the public sector, potentially opening doors to future opportunities within the UKM81 region and beyond.

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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 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.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801682
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532726
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
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 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=JUN532726
    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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