Construction Contract Leads
South East
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 18th Aug 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06e692 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Building-cleaning services |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £1,800,000 |
South East
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 18th Aug 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06e692 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Building-cleaning services |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £1,800,000 |
Scope
Description
Dover District Council wishes wishes to select and appoint a suitable provider for communal cleaning in residential properties across the Dover district area.
The Contract is anticipated to commence 1st January 2027 and will continue for a period of three years and may be extended for a further two periods of 12 months subject to the satisfactory performance of the Contract by the Contractor and at the Council鈥檚 entire discretion.
Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal. The completed ITT response is to be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 hours on 14th September 2026.
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Total value (estimated)
- 拢1,800,000 excluding VAT
- 拢2,160,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2030
- Possible extension to 31 December 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extensions available
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90910000 - Cleaning services
- 90911200 - Building-cleaning services
Contract locations
- UKJ4 - Kent
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 September 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
14 September 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 October 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 60% | Price |
| Quality | 40% | Quality |
Weighting description
Quality
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Dover District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWJX-1894-TZPX
Honeywood Close, White Cliffs Business Park, Whitfield
Dover
CT16 3PJ
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01304872419
Email: procurement [at] dover.gov.uk
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government