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
Should I bid?
Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.
- Make sure your bid arrives before 11am, Thursday 29 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Clean of Kitchens, Canopies and Ductwork 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2031 What this lot coversThe 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 coversThis 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 coversFalkirk 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 coversFalkirk 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 coversThe 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
- Contract notice · notice 091811-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
22Awards
13Suppliers 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
Similar open tenders
All open cleaning tenders- £560kestimated
- Value not stated
- £2.85mestimated
From notice 091811-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 29 September 2026.