Official UK procurement notice
The Provision of Cleaning Materials
Authority: Lancashire County Council (Local council)·On behalf of: SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD
What is being bought5 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionLancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT to secure a multi-lotted framework agreement for the supply and delivery of cleaning materials:
Lot 1: Direct Delivery of Cleaning Materials
Lot 2: Bulk Supply of Polythene Bags
Lot 3: Bulk Supply of Paper Products
Lot 4: Bulk Supply of Chemicals
Lot 5: Bulk Supply of Cleaning Materials
The Purchaser (Lancashire County Council) is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the direct delivery of cleaning materials (Chemicals, Cleaning Fluids, Paper, Refuse Bags, Cleaning Equipment etc...)
Deliveries of the products supplied for Lot 1 will be made by the supplier directly to over 700 units county-wide (based on 2025 deliveries). The majority of these units are educational establishments (Primary and High Schools/Colleges).
Lots 2 to 5 will be delivered to one location only:
LCC Facilities Management / Building Cleaning Service,
County Hall,
Preston,
PR1 8XJ
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 21 Jan 2030, 23:59 GMT.
CPV: Chemical products · Cleaning products · Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags · Toilet paper, handkerchiefs, hand towels and serviettes
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs are awarded directly to appointed suppliers, without further competition
- Bids received
- 13 bids on the busiest of 4 lots · 3 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 1 Jun 2026
Published description of the framework
Each Lot will be a single supplier framework agreement, with prices set in the framework agreement.
If Lancashire County Council elects to source services through the agreement then it shall award any contracts in accordance with the terms laid down in the agreement by placing an order with the provider.
Please see the tender documents for more information.
Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure
5 lots · all with a published value · same conditions of participation on every lot · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1Direct Delivery of Cleaning MaterialsAwardedRenewalPublished value£2,993,600
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
Financial capacity.
Insurances.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
- Technical & professional ability
Relevant experience and contract examples.
Experience of sub-contractor management.
Health and safety.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
Lot #2Bulk Supply of Refuse BagsAwardedRenewalPublished value£123,200
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
Financial capacity.
Insurances.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
- Technical & professional ability
Relevant experience and contract examples.
Experience of sub-contractor management.
Health and safety.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
Lot #3Bulk Supply of Paper ProductsAwardedRenewalPublished value£352,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
Financial capacity.
Insurances.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
- Technical & professional ability
Relevant experience and contract examples.
Experience of sub-contractor management.
Health and safety.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
Lot #4Bulk Supply of Chemical ProductsAwardedRenewalPublished value£343,200
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
Financial capacity.
Insurances.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
- Technical & professional ability
Relevant experience and contract examples.
Experience of sub-contractor management.
Health and safety.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
Lot #5Bulk Supply of Cleaning MaterialsAwardedRenewalPublished value£264,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
Financial capacity.
Insurances.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
- Technical & professional ability
Relevant experience and contract examples.
Experience of sub-contractor management.
Health and safety.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Price | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Direct Delivery of Cleaning Materials | 50% | 50% | |
| 2 · Bulk Supply of Refuse Bags | 40% | 60% | |
| 3 · Bulk Supply of Paper Products | 40% | 60% | |
| 4 · Bulk Supply of Chemical Products | 40% | 60% | |
| 5 · Bulk Supply of Cleaning Materials | 40% | 60% |
- Economic & financial standing
Financial capacity.
Insurances.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
- Technical & professional ability
Relevant experience and contract examples.
Experience of sub-contractor management.
Health and safety.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
- Price carries 50–60 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 60 points.
- “The Provision of Cleaning Materials” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract, and call-offs are awarded directly: getting appointed is the whole game.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 21 Jan 2030
- First published
- 22 May 2025, 23:56 BST
- Last source update
- 17 Jun 2026, 15:59 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 21 Apr 2026
- Authority reference
CR/CORP/LCC/25/204- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-010975- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-051fb2Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 4 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
The tender documents are available on Lancashire County Council's electronic tendering site: www.lancashire.gov.uk/fusion-supplier-portal/ ↗
Use of this system does not require high specification IT equipment or connections, nor high-level personal IT skills/capabilities. Access to the system/software and advice is free of charge. Registration is necessary in order to view the tender details and obtain tender documentation. Tenderers are advised to allow plenty of time for registration and to do this as early as possible during the tender period.
Please see www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and… ↗ for further information.
NEGOTIATON (Request For Quote) NUMBER (Tender reference number for online tendering system) is: LCC46994. For further information please contact: [email protected]
Timeline
22 May 2025 → 26 Jun 2026 · 10 dates- Planning notice published22 May 2025, 23:56 BST
- Next notice expected285 days ago8 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Market engagement284 days ago9 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
Lancashire County Council is conducting preliminary market engagement relating to the Provision of Cleaning Materials
Prior to publication of a full invitation to tender (anticipated January 2026), interested organisations are invited to engage with this preliminary market engagement exercise.
Interested organisations should:
- Visit: www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and… ↗
- Navigate to the market engagement project by clicking on the link for The Provision of Cleaning Materials
- Review the Preliminary Market Engagement document(s) contained on this project page. This document provides more information regarding this preliminary market engagement exercise.
- Submit your expression of interest (EOI) via email to [email protected] by no later than 9th January 2026 at 12 noon.
Please note: If you are having issues accessing the hyperlink within the above weblink. Please email [email protected] for the relevant documentation.
- Tender notice published256 days ago6 Feb 2026, 13:55 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends230 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown4 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by182 days ago21 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts142 days ago1 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
- Assessment summaries sent126 days ago17 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published125 days ago17 Jun 2026, 15:59 BST
- Standstill ends116 days ago26 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
Notice history
10 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 22 May 2025- Pipeline notice published22 May 2025, 23:56 BSTUK1
- Preliminary market engagement notice published23 Dec 2025, 15:31 GMTUK2
- Tender notice published6 Feb 2026, 13:55 GMTUK4
- Published value published: £4,076,0006 Feb 2026, 13:55 GMT
- Status changed to active6 Feb 2026, 13:55 GMT
- Procurement method changed6 Feb 2026, 13:55 GMT
- Deadline published: 4 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT6 Feb 2026, 13:55 GMT
- Contract award notice published17 Jun 2026, 15:59 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete17 Jun 2026, 15:59 BST
- Contract signature expected3 Jul 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2025-05: 1 release · 22 May 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Direct Delivery of Cleaning Materials1 award | |||
| Banner Group Limited1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2028 · up to 31 Jul 2030Extensions: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial Framework term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. · Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial Framework term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. | £2,993,600 | 12 Jun 2026standstill to 26 Jun 2026 | Standstill |
| Lot 2 · Bulk Supply of Refuse Bags1 award | |||
| Cromwell Polythene LtdSME1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2028 · up to 31 Jul 2030Extensions: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial Framework term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. · Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial Framework term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. | £123,200 | 12 Jun 2026standstill to 26 Jun 2026 | Standstill |
| Lot 3 · Bulk Supply of Paper Products1 award | |||
| supplier not published | — | 25 Feb 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · Bulk Supply of Chemical Products1 award | |||
| Enviroclean Global LtdSME1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2028 · up to 31 Jul 2030Extensions: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial Framework term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. · Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial Framework term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. | £343,200 | 12 Jun 2026standstill to 26 Jun 2026 | Standstill |
| Lot 5 · Bulk Supply of Cleaning Materials1 award | |||
| Banner Group Limited1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2028 · up to 31 Jul 2030Extensions: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial Framework term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. · Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial Framework term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. | £264,000 | 12 Jun 2026standstill to 26 Jun 2026 | Standstill |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Direct Delivery of Cleaning Materials | 12final-stage tenders | 5 | 1 | — |
| 2 · Bulk Supply of Refuse Bags | 11final-stage tenders | 8 | 0 | — |
| 4 · Bulk Supply of Chemical Products | 11final-stage tenders | 8 | 0 | — |
| 5 · Bulk Supply of Cleaning Materials | 13final-stage tenders | 7 | 1 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeOther public bodies
- SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTDProcuring entityEvaluation of Social Value Criteria
Framework contractors & participating bidders
3 commercial parties on the notice- BANNER GROUP LIMITEDFramework contractor
- CROMWELL POLYTHENE LIMITEDFramework contractor
- ENVIROCLEAN GLOBAL LTDFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (8)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- Pipeline notice Pipeline notice on Find a Tender