--- title: "Provision of cleaning services for Cairngorms National Park offices in Grantown on Spey and Ballater" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821522" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821522" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821522.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821522.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY" published: "2026-04-09" --- # 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-r6ebe6-0000821522 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821522) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821522.json) ## Summary The Cairngorms National Park Authority is inviting tenders for the provision of cleaning services at their main headquarters in Grantown on Spey and a secondary office in Ballater. This procurement, classified under the general public services sector, is at the tender stage, following an open procedure method. Businesses interested in this opportunity must submit their bids by 23rd March 2026, with the award process scheduled to start the same day. The contract is planned for a period of two years with potential extensions of two one-year terms. The locations of service delivery are in the Grantown on Spey and Ballater regions, specified by their regional codes UKM62 and UKM50. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, especially those capable of providing high standards of hygiene and operational management within set working hours. The contract emphasises quality (65%) alongside price (35%) as the award criteria, allowing firms demonstrating excellence in service delivery to stand out. Companies focusing on sustainable employment practices will find this especially suitable due to the Fair Work First initiative and TUPE requirements. Businesses equipped to handle electronic submissions and meeting the outlined qualification terms will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. ## 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 duration of the contract would be for 2 years, with potential extension of 1 + 1 years with the standard tender requirements and subject to meeting performance requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553561 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY | | Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | 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 | ## 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 - 9 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553561 - 23 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547906 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547906 Provision of cleaning services for Cairngorms National Park offices in Grantown on Spey and Ballater - The Park Authority requires cleaning service at its main HQ building in Grantown on Spey and a small office space at Ballater. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553561 Provision of cleaning services for Cairngorms National Park offices in Grantown on Spey and Ballater - The Park Authority requires cleaning service at its main HQ building in Grantown on Spey and a small office space at Ballater. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.cairngorms.co.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821522 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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