Open10 days left · closes midday, Thursday 8 October 2026

Building cleaning services for rutland county council

Rutland County Council · Local authority

In brief

Rutland County Council is looking for suppliers for cleaning work (East Midlands).

The estimated value is £520,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Thursday 8 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Wednesday 30 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Thursday 8 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 60% · Price 40%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Tender documents

select "view opportunities" then choose welland procurement in the "organisations" drop down menu

The buyer expects to buy this again around September 2030.

What the notice says

Rutland County Council is seeking competitive submissions for the provision of general cleaning services within its asset portfolio for a period of 3 years + 1 year extension potential with a commencement date of 1st April 2027. Existing service provision has been provided by a third-party partner who has operated successfully during the last three years in which asset consolidation and variation has occurred. Consequently, any future contract award will be subject to statutory TUPE considerations and consideration of these implications will be necessary.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 10 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £520,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in East Midlands?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: TUPE applies?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.eastmidstenders.org.
Send clarification questions before midday, Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Thursday 8 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

8 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 084693-2026

About the buyer

Rutland County CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

All tenders and awards from Rutland County Council

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From notice 084693-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 8 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.