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title: "Provision of cleaning services for Cairngorms National Park offices in Grantown on Spey and Ballater"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060d40"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-07-06"
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# Provision of cleaning services for Cairngorms National Park offices in Grantown on Spey and Ballater

Buyer: CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060d40

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of cleaning services at the Cairngorms National Park Authority's offices in Grantown on Spey and Ballater has been completed, with the contract now awarded. The Cairngorms National Park Authority, based in Grantown-on-Spey, United Kingdom, serves as the buying organisation. The tender, initially announced on 9th April 2026, involved a planned budget of GBP 292,000 inclusive of VAT over a four-year period. The contract was signed on 6th July 2026, following an open procedure method under CELEX 32014L0024, aimed at the services industry category specifically for office cleaning. The procurement stage is presently in the Award phase, and The Red Sock Launderette & Cleaning Service Ltd has been selected as the winning supplier.

This tender presents notable opportunities for growth in the cleaning services industry and is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like The Red Sock Launderette & Cleaning Service Ltd. The contract, focusing on maintaining cleanliness to high standards during specified hours, also offers prospects for businesses capable of TUPE staff transfers and managing Fair Work First environments. This procurement not only secured ongoing work for the successful bidder but also set the groundwork for potential contract extensions, depending on performance, making it a lucrative opportunity for businesses with efficient team management and operational capabilities.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063322-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £243,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £243,333 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH26 3HG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Badenoch and Strathspey |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE RED SOCK LAUNDERETTE & CLEANING SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90910000 - Cleaning services
- 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services
- 90919200 - Office cleaning services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063322-2026
- 9 Apr 2026 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032551-2026
- 9 Apr 2026 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032530-2026
- 23 Jan 2026 at 12:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006159-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cairngorms.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821522
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829041
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00429

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