Tender

Provision of cleaning services for Cairngorms National Park offices in Grantown on Spey and Ballater

CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Cairngorms National Park Authority, in conjunction with the Scottish Government, is seeking bids for the provision of cleaning services at its headquarters in Grantown on Spey, as well as a smaller office in Ballater. This procurement process, categorised under general public services, is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions by potential suppliers. Interested parties must submit their applications by 23rd March 2026. The contract is expected to commence the same day, with an initial duration of two years and options for extensions, subject to performance criteria. The procurement is focused on maintaining high cleanliness standards and ensuring effective contract management, with operational hours for cleaning specified for both locations.

This tender is an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those with the capability to manage staff transitions under TUPE regulations and provide a Fair Work environment. Companies adept in delivering high-quality cleaning solutions while maintaining competitive pricing could benefit significantly from securing this contract. The cleaning service provision offers a platform for business growth by allowing firms to establish a footprint within a prestigious location like the Cairngorms National Park. Additionally, businesses with experience in managing long-term contracts will find the potential extension terms beneficial for sustaining and expanding their operations.

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Notice Title

Provision of cleaning services for Cairngorms National Park offices in Grantown on Spey and Ballater

Notice Description

The Park Authority requires cleaning service at its main HQ building in Grantown on Spey and a small office space at Ballater.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Park Authority requires cleaning service at its main HQ building in Grantown on Spey and a small office space at Ballater. The cleaning in Grantown is to be carried out between the hours of 5.00pm and 7.30pm. The cleaning in Ballater is to be carried out between the hours of 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Key outputs 1. To have a high level of cleanliness throughout the offices. 2. To have an updated contract to reflect all the improvement works. 3. To have a contract easy to manage and maintain with a clear line of communication from the contractor to the client. 4. TUPE transfers for all current staff and to include those that provide holiday and sickness cover. 5. To provide a Fair Work First environment for all contracted members of the cleaning staff.

Renewal: The duration of the contract would be for 2 years, with potential extension of 1 + 1 years with the standard tender requirements and subject to meeting performance requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821522
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547906
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

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

90919200 - Office 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
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 20264 weeks to go
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
CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Caitlin Fullarton
Contact Email
caitlin.fullarton@gov.scot, procurement@cairngorms.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1479873535, +44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY
Postcode
PH26 3HG
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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