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title: "HMS Caroline Housekeeping Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-18f15053-cc95-447f-8e46-17ad5f94ac8d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NMRN OPERATIONS"
published: "2019-05-12"
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# HMS Caroline Housekeeping Services

Buyer: NMRN OPERATIONS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18f15053-cc95-447f-8e46-17ad5f94ac8d

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## Summary

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN OPERATIONS) is seeking tenders for the provision of housekeeping services at HMS Caroline and the Dockside Museum in Belfast. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, having initiated on 12th May 2019. Key dates include the deadline for tender submissions set for 3rd June 2019 and a site visit scheduled between 20th and 24th May 2019. The services required fall under the category of office cleaning services, with additional focus on museum services and preservation of historical sites.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning and housekeeping services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a structured timeline including site visits and evaluation phases, interested suppliers can prepare to showcase their capabilities effectively as the project progresses towards contract commencement on 1st August 2019. This engagement could not only enhance a business’s portfolio but also pave the way for further collaborations in the heritage and museum sectors.

## Notice

The National Museum of the Royal Navy invites tender applications for the provision of housekeeping/cleaning services at HMS Caroline & Dockside Museum in Belfast. Full information can be found within the attached tender document. The completed tender response must be submitted via email to tenders@nmrn.org.uk no later than 3rd June 2019 at 5pm. The envisaged key milestones for the tender are: 1 Issue of ITT 12th May 2019 2 Site Visit - HMS Caroline Belfast 20th - 24th May 2019 3 Final Date for receipt of any tenderer's questions 24th May 2019 4 Responses to questions circulated 27th May 2019 5 Deadline for return of tenders 3rd June 2019 6 Desktop Evaluation of tenders 3rd - 10th June 2019 7 Presentation and interviews 15th - 19th June 2019 8 Award notice issues 1st July 2019 9 Introduction to staff TBC July 2019 10 Commencement of contract 1st August 2019

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7b609a1-6a3b-42ee-a6fa-4abd3b29519c |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 May 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NMRN OPERATIONS |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9DT |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 90919200 - Office cleaning services
- 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

## Release History

- 12 May 2019 at 13:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7b609a1-6a3b-42ee-a6fa-4abd3b29519c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7b609a1-6a3b-42ee-a6fa-4abd3b29519c
  12th May 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3be3414d-7a5b-465b-b4dd-f881c32df3d6
  Tender Information

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hmscaroline.co.uk

## Provenance

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