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title: "Provision of cleaning services for Cairngorms National Park offices in Grantown on Spey and Ballater"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829041"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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-r6ebe6-0000829041

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of cleaning services for Cairngorms National Park offices in Grantown on Spey and Ballater" was conducted by the Cairngorms National Park Authority, headquartered at 14 The Square, Grantown-on-Spey, UKM62. This was an open procedure in the services category with an emphasis on general public services, as indicated by the COFOG classification. The tender reached the award stage on 6th July 2026, with "The Red Sock Launderette & Cleaning Service Ltd" winning the contract for a term of four years. The services cover the Park Authority’s main HQ building in Grantown on Spey and an office in Ballater. The procurement process was carried out electronically, and the total contract value was set at £292,000, inclusive of VAT, with options for extension depending on performance criteria.

This procurement exercise presents significant opportunities for businesses in the cleaning services sector, especially SMEs that focus on contract cleaning services and facilities management. The awarded contract highlights the need for a high level of cleanliness, ease of contract management, and adherence to Fair Work First principles. For companies looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, this procurement underscores the importance of meeting technical quality benchmarks, as the quality criterion was weighted at 65% alongside a 35% pricing focus. The fixed budget cap also indicates a need for cost-efficient proposals, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses capable of offering competitive pricing without compromising on service quality.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559524 |
| 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 | 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 | 6 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559524
- 9 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553568

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553568&idx=6
  28th April 2026 - CNPA - Ballater office measurements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553568&idx=3
  9th April 2026 - CNPA - Grantown Offices
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553568&idx=4
  9th April 2026 - CNPA - Ballater Offices
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553568&idx=5
  9th April 2026 - TUPE information - CNPA 2026
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553568&idx=1
  9th April 2026 - ITT Brief - Provision of cleaning services for CNPA offices
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553568&idx=2
  9th April 2026 - CNPA - Scope of Works
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553568
  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=JUL559524
  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
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829041

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