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title: "Communal Close Cleaning"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000812170"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LOREBURN HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
published: "2026-02-09"
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# Communal Close Cleaning

Buyer: LOREBURN HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000812170

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Communal Close Cleaning" contract, initiated by the Loreburn Housing Association, has reached the award stage with the contract formally signed on 9th February 2026. The contract focuses on providing cleaning services for communal areas within flats across the Dumfries and Galloway region. The procurement was carried out using a selective method under a restricted procedure, classified under "Housing and Community Amenities" (COFOG) and "Services" (CPV 90910000). This process was managed by the Loreburn Housing Association, based in Dumfries, with the completed contract awarded to Carters Cleaning Company. The initial tender process concluded on 3rd November 2025, after submissions were received electronically.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those with a capacity to manage large-scale cleaning contracts across multiple locations. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) equipped with appropriate accreditations such as ISO certifications in quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety systems, as well as Safecontractor or similar credentials, are ideal candidates for such contracts. Moreover, this procurement includes community benefits, which can enhance the social value and reputation of the participating companies. Overall, such contracts offer considerable growth potential for businesses looking to expand their market presence within the public sector housing domain in the UK.

## Notice

The aim of this contract is to ensure LHA have a contractor in place to clean the communal spaces within their blocks of flats.

### Lot Information

Communal Close Cleaning Lot 1: East Region

The work included in the Contract consists full communal area cleans to various properties within the geographical area of Dumfries and Galloway. Properties are as per the Specification and Pricing appendices, however contractors should note these are subject to change throughout the contract period. Most of the communal areas have their own Property Specification; however this is only to show the size of the area, works to be carried out are listed in Appendix 1: Overall Specification document within this tender package. The Contractor shall be required to operate an electronic system capable of recording all events in the Contract. Electronic copies of cleans completed and no access properties are to be provided to The Client.

Renewal: initial period of 1 year and an optional extension of 2 years based on contractor performance

Communal Close Cleaning Lot 2: West Region

The work included in the Contract consists full communal area cleans to various properties within the geographical area of Dumfries and Galloway. Properties are as per the Specification and Pricing appendices, however contractors should note these are subject to change throughout the contract period. Most of the communal areas have their own Property Specification; however this is only to show the size of the area, works to be carried out are listed in Appendix 1: Overall Specification document within this tender package. The Contractor shall be required to operate an electronic system capable of recording all events in the Contract. Electronic copies of cleans completed and no access properties are to be provided to The Client.

Renewal: initial period of 1 year and an optional extension of 2 years based on contractor performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549101 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £435,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LOREBURN HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2JB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARTERS CLEANING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services
- 90910000 - Cleaning services
- 90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services
- 90911200 - Building-cleaning services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549101
- 6 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540728

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540728&idx=1
  6th October 2025 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540728&idx=2
  6th October 2025 - Appendix 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540728&idx=3
  6th October 2025 - Appendix 2 - Lot 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540728&idx=4
  6th October 2025 - Appendix 2 - Lot 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540728&idx=5
  6th October 2025 - Appendix 3 - Lot 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540728&idx=6
  6th October 2025 - Appendix 3 - Lot 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540728
  Communal Close Cleaning - The aim of this contract is to ensure LHA have a contractor in place to clean the communal spaces within their blocks of flats.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549101
  Communal Close Cleaning - The aim of this contract is to ensure LHA have a contractor in place to clean the communal spaces within their blocks of flats.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.loreburn.org.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812170
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

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