Tender

External Building Cleaning Service

AYRSHIRE COLLEGE

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Tender

29 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Ayrshire College, located in Kilmarnock, is actively seeking proposals for an external building cleaning service, targeting the Ayr and Kilwinning campuses within the education sector. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with significant opportunities awaiting business providers who specialise in building maintenance and cleaning services. The deadline for submission is set for 20th May 2026 at 12:00 PM. The contract will cover a two-year period with an option for extension, representing a budget of £35,000. The open procedure demands electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland portal, ensuring an inclusive and competitive tender process.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in external building services, particularly those with expertise in handling educational establishments. Firms possessing relevant SSIP membership or equivalent accreditation would be well-placed to compete successfully, given the stringent suitability criteria. The engagement means consistently servicing a well-regarded educational institution, securing potential future collaborations. Companies capable of delivering electronic invoicing and payments are encouraged to seize this chance to expand their portfolio and influence within the educational services market in the UK.

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Notice Title

External Building Cleaning Service

Notice Description

Ayrshire College is seeking a company to provide an external building cleaning service across specified buildings at Ayrshire College's Ayr and Kilwinning Campuses. The works will include the cleaning of external building elements, using appropriate methods to avoid damage to building fabric, finishes, fixtures, or adjacent areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service required is for a single provider to clean the external fabric of buildings at Ayrshire College's Ayr and Kilwinning Campuses using appropriate methods to avoid damage to building fabric, finishes, fixtures, or adjacent areas. The contractor will agreed an initial programme to clean all buildings and thereafter the service provision will be on an as required basis.

Renewal: The contract is for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830510
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554825
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 20263 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
AYRSHIRE COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA1 3HY
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554825
    External Building Cleaning Service - Ayrshire College is seeking a company to provide an external building cleaning service across specified buildings at Ayrshire College's Ayr and Kilwinning Campuses. The works will include the cleaning of external building elements, using appropriate methods to avoid damage to building fabric, finishes, fixtures, or adjacent areas.

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