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

CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Tender

09 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of cleaning services for Cairngorms National Park offices in Grantown on Spey and Ballater" was conducted by the Cairngorms National Park Authority, headquartered at 14 The Square, Grantown-on-Spey, UKM62. This was an open procedure in the services category with an emphasis on general public services, as indicated by the COFOG classification. The tender reached the award stage on 6th July 2026, with "The Red Sock Launderette & Cleaning Service Ltd" winning the contract for a term of four years. The services cover the Park Authority’s main HQ building in Grantown on Spey and an office in Ballater. The procurement process was carried out electronically, and the total contract value was set at £292,000, inclusive of VAT, with options for extension depending on performance criteria.

This procurement exercise presents significant opportunities for businesses in the cleaning services sector, especially SMEs that focus on contract cleaning services and facilities management. The awarded contract highlights the need for a high level of cleanliness, ease of contract management, and adherence to Fair Work First principles. For companies looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, this procurement underscores the importance of meeting technical quality benchmarks, as the quality criterion was weighted at 65% alongside a 35% pricing focus. The fixed budget cap also indicates a need for cost-efficient proposals, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses capable of offering competitive pricing without compromising on service quality.

How relevant is this notice?

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 contract will consist of an initial two-year term, with the option to extend for a further 1 year + 1 year, subject to the awarded tenderer meeting all required performance criteria.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829041
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559524
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

90919200 - Office cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£243,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£243,333 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

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

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Badenoch and Strathspey
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE RED SOCK LAUNDERETTE & CLEANING SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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