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title: "Building Cleaning Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060487"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-13"
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# Building Cleaning Services

Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060487

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## Summary

The public procurement process, led by Colchester City Council, revolves around the provision of Building Cleaning Services, published under the OCID "ocds-h6vhtk-060487". The procurement covers cleaning services for various district councils within Essex, specifically focusing on Colchester City Council, Colchester Borough Homes, Braintree District Council, and Tendring District Council. The process is categorised under services for the building-cleaning industry and utilises a restricted procurement method in adherence to the legal basis under CELEX 32014L0024. The tender process is completed, and the contracts commenced on 1st December 2025, with an initial end date of 31st March 2029, along with the potential for two one-year extensions. Successful applicants were announced in January 2026, following the award of contracts on 7th November 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building-cleaning services to expand their operations within Essex. The contract's division into three lots allows businesses to pursue contracts that align with their capabilities, offering opportunities to both large scale and potentially smaller enterprises if they meet the service requirements. Given the focus on quality, cost, and social value, companies with expertise in sustainable practices and organisational capability are well-suited to compete. The tender requires adherence to specification details and effectiveness in environmental sustainability, which can also enhance a business's brand reputation by aligning with council objectives on carbon reduction and social value delivery.

## Notice

The council are looking for an experienced contractor(s) to undertake Building Cleaning Services for Colchester City Council, Colchester Borough Homes, Braintree District Council and Tendring District Council. The opportunity is split into three Lots and full details of the opportunity are provided in the specification documents within this tender. Bidders may apply for 1,2 or all 3 Lots: Lot 1: Corporate Building Cleaning and Sheltered Scheme Cleaning for Colchester City Council and Colchester Borough Homes. Lot 2: Corporate Building Cleaning for Braintree District Council. Lot 3: Corporate Building Cleaning for Tendring District Council The contract will expire 31st March 2029, but with the option of 2 x 1 year extensions which will be subject to satisfactory performance.

### Lot Information

Corporate Building Cleaning and Sheltered Scheme Cleaning for Colchester City Council and Colchester Borough Homes.

The council are looking to appoint an experienced contractor to clean 22 Sheltered Housing Schemes managed by Colchester Borough Homes and 14 Office and Corporate sites owned by Colchester City Council. Full details are provided within the specification and associated Tender documents. Tenderers should note that TUPE and Pension provision will apply

Corporate Building Cleaning for Braintree District Council

The council are looking to appoint an experienced contractor to clean Braintree District Councils Corporate Office Buildings. Full details will be provided in the specification within the Tender Documents. Tenderers should note that TUPE and Pension provision will apply

Corporate Building Cleaning for Tendring District Council

The council are looking to appoint an experienced contractor to clean Tendring District Councils Corporate Office Buildings. Full details will be provided in the specification within the Tender Documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002607-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,522,473 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | JUNIPER PURSUITS; KINGDOM CLEANING; PINNACLE FM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90911200 - Building-cleaning services
- 90919200 - Office cleaning services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002607-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.colchester.gov.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1005947790

## Provenance

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