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Framework Agreement for Provision of Cleaning Services for Properties, Communal Areas and Kitchens

Falkirk Council · Local authority

In brief

Falkirk Council is looking for suppliers for cleaning work (Scotland).

It is a framework worth up to £3,840,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 February 2027.

It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Bids close at 11am, Thursday 29 October 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by
11am, Thursday 29 October 2026

How bids are scored

Deep Clean of Kitchens, Canopies and Ductwork

Quality 40% · Price 60%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

External Cleaning

Quality 35% · Price 65%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Void Properties

Quality 35% · Price 65%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Homeless Properties

Quality 35% · Price 65%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

1 more lot is scored in the official notice.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 17 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £3,840,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

Falkirk Council intends to appoint suitably experienced cleaning providers for the provision of cleaning services for properties, communal areas, and kitchens at various sites within the local authority area.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.
  3. Make sure your bid arrives before 11am, Thursday 29 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Deep Clean of Kitchens, Canopies and Ductwork
1 February 2027 to 31 January 2031
What this lot covers

The service will cover regular cleaning of production kitchens and serveries across Falkirk Council’s schools and corporate sites. The authority has a commitment to conduct an annual deep clean of these kitchens to ensure and maintain safety standards. The deep clean should encompass a full clean of all equipment within the equipment and all surfaces. There is also a requirement for the scheduled cleaning and/or replacement of filters in kitchen canopies. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Cleaning£130,000
External Cleaning
1 February 2027 to 31 January 2031
What this lot covers

This section is for cleaning down of all properties after roughcasting and roofing works have been carried out. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Cleaning£80,000
Void Properties
1 February 2027 to 31 January 2031
What this lot covers

Falkirk Council operates a stock of Void properties for mainstream tenancies. The authority has a commitment to clean these properties prior to occupation. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Third Party Employers for this lot have identified TUPE may apply. The TUPE information supplied relates to the Third Party Employer only (according to the definitions) employees. Refer to Schedule 9 and Appendix F.

Cleaning£2,200,000
Homeless Properties
1 February 2027 to 31 January 2031
What this lot covers

Falkirk Council operates a stock of properties for allocation to homeless persons. The authority has a commitment to clean these properties prior to occupation. The service provision consists of visiting void temporary accommodation and preparing them for the next tenant. The properties are generally fully furnished therefore the work will involve more than just a straightforward empty house clean. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Third Party Employers for this lot have identified TUPE may apply. The TUPE information supplied relates to the Third Party Employer only (according to the definitions) employees. Refer to Schedule 9 and Appendix F.

Cleaning£680,000
Communal Areas
1 February 2027 to 31 January 2031
What this lot covers

The service will cover regular cleaning of communal areas in 26 (13 High Flats) flatted residential blocks in central Falkirk, including high pedestrian traffic areas in each block. In addition, the service provider will be required to carry out regular checks regarding the cleanliness and condition of specified communal areas and maintain these areas to the required standard. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Third Party Employers for this lot have identified TUPE may apply. The TUPE information supplied relates to the Third Party Employer only (according to the definitions) employees. Refer to Schedule 9 and Appendix F.

Cleaning£750,000

Timeline

  1. Contract notice · notice 091811-2026

About the buyer

Falkirk CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

22

Awards

13

Suppliers it has used most for cleaning

  • AC Gold Electrical Services Ltd1 contract
  • Bell Group Limited1 contract
  • CRD Property Renovations and Reinstatements Ltd1 contract
  • Consilium Contracting Services Ltd1 contract
  • DCL Joinery and Contractors1 contract

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From notice 091811-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 29 September 2026.