Scope
Description
Bassetlaw District Council is seeking to procure a professional and reliable cleaning service provider to deliver high-quality cleaning services at three of its key business centres: Retford Enterprise Centre, Middletons Yard and The Bridge Skills Hub, Monday - Friday. The selected contractor will be expected to maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety in line with operational needs, environmental practices, and statutory requirements.
Total value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 1 December 2028
- Possible extension to 1 December 2030
- 5 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90910000 - Cleaning services
Contract locations
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
11 June 2025
The engagement was carried out before this notice was published.
Engagement process description
In August 2024 quotes were received for the interim cleaning services at Retford Enterprise Centre and as part of this, suppliers were informed of the cleaning programme and requirements and a site visit took place.
In August 2024 conversations with some suppliers took place to understand the cost for the requirements needed for The Bridge Skills Hub and confirm the need to go out to tender and as part of this, suppliers were informed of the cleaning programme and requirements.
In June 2025 quotes were received for the interim cleaning services at The Bridge Skills Hub and as part of this, suppliers were made aware of the cleaning programme and requirements.
The purpose of this notice is to notify the market of market engagement that has already taken place, provide the information that has already been given by the authority about this project and confirm an open tender will be taking place for this project.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
29 August 2025
Contracting authority
Bassetlaw District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQLL-4962-VGPG
Queen's Buildings, Potter Street,
Worksop
S802AH
United Kingdom
Region: UKF15 - North Nottinghamshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Welland Procurement
Summary of their role in this procurement: Buyer
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVMQ-1845-NYPP
Parkside
Melton Mowbray
LE13 1GH
United Kingdom
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland