---
title: "Cleaning Services (Office and Recreational )- West District"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e30c"
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published: "2026-03-13"
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# Cleaning Services (Office and Recreational )- West District

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e30c

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is conducting a procurement process for cleaning services within the West England Forest District, covering locations from Cornwall to Shropshire. The process is divided into several stages: planning, tender, and award, focusing on office and recreational facilities. The industry category is cleaning and sanitation services, and the procurement method is the open procedure, allowing wide participation. In the most recent stage, the award stage, contracts are pending for nine lots, with a total anticipated contract period running from 1 April 2026 to 30 March 2031. The contract's gross value is distributed across various sites including Cardinham Woods and Cookworthy Forest, amongst others. The award notice was issued on 13 March 2026, with a standstill period ending on 25 March 2026, ensuring transparency before contract signature, scheduled for 30 March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cleaning services to expand their business within the public sector. The open procurement process encourages competitive bidding, particularly from SMEs, potentially leading to business growth and diversification through multi-year contracts. Firms like Superclean (UK) Limited and aAFD Services Ltd have been awarded contracts in different lots, demonstrating the suitability of this procurement for SMEs with a focus on quality assurance, contingency planning, and contract management. Participating in such tenders enables businesses to establish long-term relationships with governmental bodies and gain substantial exposure within the cleaning service industry. Businesses that can deliver high-quality services across multiple sites, including remote locations, stand to benefit most from this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Forestry England are tendering for Cleaning Services to both Offices and Recreational toilet facilities for it's sites in the West England Forest District spanning from Cornwall to Shropshire.

### Lot Information

Cardinham Woods & Cornwall Office

Cleaning Services to Cardinham Woods Recreation Site and Cornwall Forestry England Office. Details can be found in the documentation provided.

Cookworthy Forest Office

Cleaning Services to Cookworthy Forestry England Office. Details can be found in the documentation provided.

Haldon Forest Park & Buller's Hill Office

Cleaning Services to Haldon Forest Park and Buller's Hill Forestry Commission Office. Details can be found in the documentation provided.

Bellever Forest

Cleaning Services to Bellever Forest Recreation site. Details can be found in the documentation provided.

Smokey Bottom Lodge

Cleaning Services to Smokey Bottom Lodge Forestry England Office. Details can be found in the documentation provided.

Cockercombe

Cleaning Services to Cockercombe Forestry England Office. Details can be found in the documentation provided.

Bank House

Cleaning Services to Bank House Forestry England Office. Details can be found in the documentation provided.

Forest of Dean Sites

Cleaning Services to Forest of Dean Forestry England Recreation Sites. Details can be found in the documentation provided.

Wyre Forest Office and Public Toilets

Cleaning Services to Wyre Forest Forestry England Office and Public Toilets. Details can be found in the documentation provided.

### Planning Information

Gauging interest from the market and gathering details of interested companies

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023201-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 30 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | 2030-12-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £675,800 |
| Lots value | £675,800 |
| Awards value | £691,911 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AAFD SERVICES; SUPERCLEAN (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 16:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023201-2026
- 17 Dec 2025 at 16:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084034-2025
- 18 Nov 2025 at 10:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074652-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023201-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084034-2025
  17th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074652-2025
  18th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=33a21f8a-f0ff-4a30-b573-e6f161b82ab2
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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