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title: "DFE - Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC) - Provision of Cleaning Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a918"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ECONOMY - BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE"
published: "2026-05-29"
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# DFE - Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC) - Provision of Cleaning Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ECONOMY - BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a918

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## Summary

The Department for Economy – Belfast Metropolitan College is inviting tenders for the provision of cleaning services at several of its campuses located in Belfast, UK. The procurement falls under the industry category of building and facilities management services. This tender is part of an open procurement process guided by Northern Irish devolved regulations and is in the "Tender" stage. The tender period is currently active, with submission deadlines set for 29th June 2026. Interested parties must submit electronically via the eTendersNI platform, ensuring compliance with the specifications and regulations outlined. The contract’s anticipated start date is 1st November 2026, extending until 31st October 2029, with possible extensions, making it a strategic opportunity for eligible businesses.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning and facilities management services, given its estimated gross value of £2.94 million. Companies with expertise in office and building-cleaning services, as well as janitorial and housekeeping, are particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement method, an open procedure, encourages a broad range of suppliers to participate, fostering competitive bids. Successful bidders will have the chance to expand their footprint in Northern Ireland's public sector market while contributing to the upkeep of one of the region's most prestigious educational institutions. Additionally, the weighting of 40 percent on quality criteria provides an opportunity for businesses that can deliver high standards of service delivery and performance monitoring, alongside competitive pricing strategies.

## Notice

Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC) is the largest and longest established Further and Higher Education College in Northern Ireland. BMC offer a broad range of innovative, high quality, economically relevant provision. The modern award-winning estate spans the length and breadth of the city of Belfast and comprises four main campuses - Titanic Quarter, Millfield, Springvale and Castlereagh as well as a range of smaller outreach centres, including the new community hub at Girdwood. BMC attract over 12,000 learners per year and continually adapt and develop the curriculum to keep pace with shifting economic and skills demands. In addition to equipping the city of Belfast and beyond with the skills for work, BMC is a PS75million business. BMC provide employment to over 1,000 people and procure in the region of PS7 million of goods and services per year. The Supplier shall provide cleaning services in compliance with this specification and the relevant regulations to Castlereagh, Springvale and Titanic Quarter campuses effective from contract commencement. A Cleaning service in compliance with the specification and all relevant regulations will be required at the Millfield Campus commencing 1st September 2027.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional extensions of 2 x 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050933-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2033-03-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,450,000 |
| Lots value | £2,450,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ECONOMY - BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT12 7DU |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services
- 90911200 - Building-cleaning services
- 90919200 - Office cleaning services
- 98341110 - Housekeeping services
- 98341130 - Janitorial services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 14:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050933-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050933-2026
  29th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/ar
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/account-ni-good-invoicing-practice
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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