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Published 15 Apr 2026, 15:41 BST

Official UK procurement notice

LRTC/CLS/20262027 · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Lyme Regis Town Council (Local council)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Published estimate£190,000≈ £190k / year · £228,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 30 Apr 2026awarded 19 May 2026
Awarded to Pristine Deep Cleaning Company Ltd
Contract term 1 yrends 31 May 2027 · up to 31 May 2028 with extensions · starts 1 Jun 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Provision of cleaning services across multiple Council-managed sites, including offices, welfare buildings, the Guildhall and public convenience facilities. The contract includes routine and periodic cleaning, multi-daily servicing of public toilets, and associated operational duties.

CPV: Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1AwardedRenewal 1 yrSMEVCSEPublished value£190,000
Contract period: 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2027 (1 yr) · up to 31 May 2028 with extensionsValue: £190,000 exc. VAT · £228,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: The contract includes an option to extend for up to one additional period of one (1) year beyond the initial contract term. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the Council and will be subject to satisfactory performance against the agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), completion of a formal performance review, continued service requirements, budget availability, and internal governance approval. No extension is automatic or guaranteed, and any extension will be confirmed in writing by the Council. · The contract may be extended for up to one additional period of one (1) year. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the Council and will be subject to: • satisfactory performance against the agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); • completion of a formal performance review; • continued service requirement by the Council; and • budget availability and internal governance approval. Any extension will be confirmed in writing and is not guaranteed.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 30%Price: 60%Environmental: 10%
Published sub-criteria (4)
  • Health & Safety Management and Compliance: 20%
  • Relevant Experience and References: 10%
  • Contract Price: 60%
  • Environmental Management: 10%
Published award criteria (4)
  • Contract Price: Tenderers pricing submissions will be evaluated in accordance with the Pricing Schedule and the methodology set out in the Evaluation Scoring Matrix.
  • Health & Safety Management and Compliance: Assessment of the tenderer's health and safety management arrangements, risk assessments, safe systems of work, training, and compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Environmental Management: Assessment of environmentally responsible cleaning practices, waste management, use of environmentally friendly products, and measures to minimise environmental impact.
  • Relevant Experience and References: Assessment of relevant experience, capacity to deliver similar services, and quality of references provided.
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
15 Apr 2026, 15:41 BST
Last source update
29 May 2026, 10:41 BST
Authority reference
Cleaning Services Contract for Multiple Council Sites (2026-2027)
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-034338
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Accommodation, building and window cleaning services
Delivery area
North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)
+1 moreSouth West (UKK)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06834f Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified
Electronic submission not allowed
Submission deadline
30 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
Clarification deadline
23 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Not allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Tenders must be submitted electronically by email to:

[email protected]

The email subject line must clearly state:

"LRTC/CLS/20262027 - Cleaning Services Tender Submission"

All tender documents forming the submission must be included as email attachments or via a secure download link.

Tenders must be received by the stated deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted.

All clarification requests must be made in accordance with the procedures set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).

Important notice:

This opportunity is also published on the Contracts Finder portal. - www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4adf5721-fb6b… ↗

Suppliers are however advised to refer to this Find a Tender notice for the legally applicable tender notice and any future related notices.

Timeline

15 Apr 2026 → 1 Jun 2026 · 5 dates
  1. Tender notice published189 days ago
    15 Apr 2026, 15:41 BST
  2. Clarification questions by181 days ago
    23 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
  3. Submission deadline174 days ago
    30 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
  4. Latest notice published146 days ago
    29 May 2026, 10:41 BST
  5. Contract starts143 days ago
    1 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

6 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 15 Apr 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    15 Apr 2026, 15:41 BST
    UK4
  2. Tender notice published
    15 Apr 2026, 16:11 BST
    UK4
  3. Contract award notice published
    29 May 2026, 09:54 BST
    UK6
  4. Status changed to complete
    29 May 2026, 09:54 BST
  5. Contract details notice published
    29 May 2026, 10:41 BST
    UK7
  6. Contract signature expected
    29 May 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
Published amendments (1)

Important notice: This opportunity is also published on the Contracts Finder portal. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4adf5721-fb6b-417a-bd9c-5b671e4cd4ee?origin=SearchResults&p=1 Suppliers are advised to refer to the Find a Tender notice for the legally applicable tender notice and any future related notices.

Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2026-04: 1 release · 15 Apr 2026

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £46,7121 award exc. VAT
Bids received 1818 from SMEs
Contracts signed 1latest 29 May 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Pristine Deep Cleaning Company LtdCleaning Services Contract for Multiple Council Sites (2026-2027)1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2027 · up to 31 May 2028Extensions: The contract includes the option for the Council to extend the Agreement for further periods of up to one (1) additional year beyond the initial 12-month contract term. Any extension will be subject to: - satisfactory performance by the Contractor, including achievement of required service standards and responsiveness - completion of a formal performance review by the Council - continued operational requirement for the service - mutual agreement between the Council and the Contractor The decision to extend the contract will be at the sole discretion of the Council and will be confirmed in writing prior to the expiry of the initial contract term. No extension is automatic, and the Council is under no obligation to exercise this option. · Options: The contract includes options for extension and additional services (e.g. ad hoc works and call-out provisions) as set out in the Pricing Schedule.£46,71219 May 2026Awarded

Contracts

  • Contract 1 · Pristine Deep Cleaning Company Ltd

    Signed
    29 May 2026
    Value
    £93,423
    Period
    1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2027 · up to 31 May 2028 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The contract may be extended for a further period of up to one (1) additional year beyond the initial 12-month term. Any extension will be subject to satisfactory performance by the Contractor, including compliance with service standards and responsiveness, completion of a formal performance review, continued operational need, and mutual agreement between the parties. The decision to extend the contract is at the sole discretion of the Council and will be confirmed in writing prior to the expiry of the initial contract period. No extension is automatic.
    Options
    extension ad hoc works
    3 agreed KPIs: Service Delivery and Reliability · Cleaning Quality and Standards · Management, Responsiveness and Compliance
    • Service Delivery and Reliability, Description Measurement of the Contractor's ability to deliver all scheduled cleaning services in accordance with agreed frequencies, site requirements and operational standards. This includes attendance levels, provision of sickness and holiday cover, and consistent completion of all required service visits across Council sites. Performance will be monitored through service records, attendance tracking and monthly review in line with the Council's KPI framework for reliability and service delivery.
    • Cleaning Quality and Standards, Assessment of the quality of cleaning services across all locations to ensure that facilities are maintained to a consistently high standard of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation appropriate for both staff and public use. Performance will be evaluated through inspections, feedback and scoring against agreed cleaning standards as set out in the Contract Specification and KPI framework.
    • Management, Responsiveness and Compliance, Evaluation of contractor management, supervision and responsiveness, including communication with the Council, handling of issues and complaints, and adherence to Health and Safety procedures, safe systems of work, and environmental requirements such as waste management and appropriate handling of cleaning chemicals.

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
18final-stage tenders180—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Lyme Regis Town Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PMHN-4896-GDML Lyme Regis Town Council Office, St Michaels Business Centre, Church Street,, Lyme Regis, South West, DT7 3DBContact name, email, phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

Official documents & specifications (5)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Bidding documents and specifications tenderBidding documents and specificationsZIPThis attachment contains the full Tender Pack for the Cleaning Services Contract for Multiple Council Sites (2026-2027), including the Invitation to Tender (ITT), Contract Specification, Pricing Schedule, Evaluation Scoring Matrix, Selection Questionnaire, Supplier Submission Che…

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