--- title: "Cleaning services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06578a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06578a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06578a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06578a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE" published: "2026-02-20" --- # Cleaning services Buyer: HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06578a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06578a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06578a.json) ## Summary Huddersfield New College is seeking to appoint a cleaning services company to undertake regular cleaning across its premises located in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Cleaning services", falls under the services category and involves a contract valued at £690,000 with a gross amount of £828,000. This competitive procurement process is at the tender update stage, with final submission required by 12:00 pm on 28th February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 4th May 2026, with an initial term of three years and potential extension up to two additional years. The college requires an extensive cleaning regime throughout its facilities to ensure a safe and hygienic environment for students and staff, particularly emphasising cleaning during term-time only on weekdays, with both morning and evening shifts specified. This open procedure tender presents a substantial business opportunity for cleaning services providers, particularly those capable of managing with accelerated processes due to the stated urgency. Companies with experience in handling large-scale educational environments and specialising in comprehensive cleaning programmes will find this tender well aligned with their capabilities. The procurement method invites small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, fostering competition and growth within the business sector. Successfully winning the bid could secure long-term collaboration with Huddersfield New College and allow businesses to expand their portfolio within the public sector domain, particularly if their expertise aligns with the stringent quality and service requirements outlined in the tender specifications. ## Notice HNC wishes to appoint a cleaning services company to provide regular cleaning across site to ensure that the college maintains a welcoming, hygienic and safe educational environment for its staff and students. We require an all-encompassing daily cleaning service to cover all areas of the college, working to a cleaning regime designed around our requirements. Cleaning activities during term time are not to impact on the daily experience of staff and students. Morning shifts are set at 6am - 9am and evening shifts are 4pm - 7pm (Monday to Friday). We are to require on a daily basis : X 6 morning shifts (total of 18 hrs cleaning to be provided during hours of 6am and 9am Monday to Friday Term Time only - 38 weeks) X 15 evening shifts (total of 45 hrs cleaning to be provided during hours of 4pm - 7pm Monday to Friday Term Tiem only - 38 weeks) Additional cleaning support will be required out of term time during the holidays - approximately 630 hrs per year. Majority of which will be required in the two weeks leading up to the start of the new academic year when deep cleaning can take place. HNC would like to secure a 3 year contract with the successful company in the first instance with the option to extend by two further years thereafter. We currently have 20 cleaners and 1 cleaning manager employed by the College. Tupe will apply given that our in-house cleaning team is to be moved to the successful external contractor. The appointment will be made following a process of competitive tendering. The requirement is set out in the Specification, which is in Part 2 of the ITT document. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: option for up to x 2 year extension. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015725-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 May 2026 - 4 May 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £690,000 | | Lots value | £690,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE | | Locality | HUDDERSFIELD | | Post town | Huddersfield | | Postcode | HD3 4GL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees | | Local authority | Kirklees | | Electoral ward | Lindley | | Westminster constituency | Colne Valley | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90910000 - Cleaning services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2026 at 14:27 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015725-2026 - 18 Feb 2026 at 17:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014993-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015725-2026 20th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014993-2026 18th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk/current-tenders/ - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12222 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12359 ## Notice URLs - https://www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk/about/corporation/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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