ESPO is a trading department of Leicestershire County Council. It is a non-profit making body owned and operated jointly by six local authorities. We provide a catalogue range, providing our customers with access to over 28,000 products that cover all key areas of education and wider public sector requirements.
We are establishing a catalogue framework covering the supply of cleaning chemicals and hand soaps, including branded, unbranded and private label (ESPO Smartbuy) cleaning chemical and hand soap products. All products are for resale via the ESPO Catalogue.
The Framework is divided into 4 lots.
Please refer to the tender documents for any further details (including further details on each of the lots) - the closing date for submission of Tenders is 12:00 (12 noon / 12pm) on 19 October 2026.
To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed):
(a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract e.g., via https://procontract.due-north.com/Register); (c) Search for tender opportunity 23_27 (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal, or alternatively via searching on https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen).
Any questions or clarifications relating to this tender opportunity should be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal, once an Expression of interest has been completed.
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPOWAC-654195
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The Provision Cleaning at Bolsover District Council Corporate Properties
The Contractor shall provide high quality cleaning services across the Council's buildings. Services must be delivered consistently, safely and to the required cleaning standards. The Contractor is expected to be experienced in commercial cleaning and must make reasonable allowance for all tasks normally associated with such work.
The Provision of Window Cleaning and Associated Cleans for Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Corporate Properties
Caerphilly County Borough Council (the “Authority”) is seeking to establish a Contract for the Provision of Window Cleaning and Associated Cleans for Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Corporate Properties (the “Contract”).The requirement includes the cleaning of all external glazing, internal communal windows, canopies, and guttering, supporting the overall upkeep of the Council’s estate and helping to prevent deterioration of building fabric. This service will contribute to providing a safe and professional environment for staff, residents, and visitors while maintaining asset value.
Following the original publication of this opportunity, the clarification and tender submission deadlines were subsequently extended and communicated through the Authority's e-tendering system (Proactis). The revised timetable was not reflected in a corresponding notice on Sell2Wales.
This notice is therefore being issued to ensure transparency and equal visibility to the market and to formally publicise the revised procurement timetable applicable to this procurement exercise.
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Toilet Cleansing in Parks & Public Spaces
The Authority is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to provide a full cleaning service, including the opening and locking (where applicable) of the public conveniences detailed within the Specification, and litter picking services at locations specified within the Specification.
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Framework Agreement for Provision of Cleaning Services for Properties, Communal Areas and Kitchens
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.
Provision of War Memorial Inspection Cleaning and Maintenance
The London Borough of Hillingdon (LBH) invites companies to tender for the specialist cleaning and maintenance of fourteen War Memorials across the borough and we require a fully accredited and specialist company to provide a high quality, consistent and professional service to ensure these historic and well cherished war memorials remain clean and tidy and free from defects.
The scope of this contract comprises the inspection, cleaning, repair, and maintenance of war memorials situated within the London Borough of Hillingdon. The works include routine inspections, condition assessments, cleaning activities, minor maintenance works, and any associated services necessary to preserve and maintain the memorials in a safe and satisfactory condition.
The Contract will be for an initial term of three (3) years with an extendable option for a period of up to two (2) years, giving a total of five (5) years
High Peak Borough invites suitably qualified, experienced organisations to submit a tender for the provision of cleaning services.
The successful contractor will be responsible for delivering high-quality, reliable, and customer-focused cleaning services across the Council's facilities, ensuring that all premises are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, safety, and presentation
The Provision of Specialist Cleaning, Clearance and Disposal Services
South Lanarkshire Council's Housing and Technical Resources, Building Services require to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to provide specialist house cleaning, clearance and disposal services within properties throughout South Lanarkshire.
The Contractor will be required to deliver a responsive and professional service to address a range of circumstances, including properties affected by trauma incidents, hoarding, abandonment, tenancy changes and environmental neglect. Services shall be carried out in accordance with all relevant legislation, health and safety requirements and waste disposal regulations.
The scope of the services include, but is not limited to:-
- Full property clearance, cleaning and disinfection services, including the removal, transportation and lawful disposal of furniture, household contents and general waste.
- General cleaning services to bring properties to an acceptable standard for occupation, inspection for handover.
- Specialist cleaning, sanitisation and decontamination involving the removal and safe disposal of body fluids, biological matter and other hazardous materials.
- Garden clearance services, including the removal and disposal of green waste, fly-tipped materials, general waste and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) where required.
The Contractor shall provide all necessary labour, vehicles, equipment, consumables and disposal arrangements necessary to deliver the services in a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible manner.
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Cleaning Services for Milton Keynes City Council
Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Cleaning Services.
Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this E Tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/
Suppliers will be notified by email and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website be electing the "view details" button for this tender
Deadline for submissions for this tender will be 12 Noon 1st December 2026.
Request for Information - Electrical Cleaning Equipment - 879-NYC-RS
North Yorkshire Council (the Authority) is requesting information from suppliers to help determine the scope and feasibility of its requirement, to understand the range of potential solutions available in the market, and to assist with drafting a potential future tender specification for the Purchase of electrical cleaning equipment for use across its school and corporate office estate. The objective of this RFI is to gauge market capability and better understand the products, suppliers and innovations currently available within the electrical cleaning equipment market. This includes assessing potential supplier costs, product quality, warranty arrangements, technical specifications, delivery options, wider product support and any opportunities for new product development. The information gathered will be used to refine the final tender specification, determine a realistic whole-life cost model for the equipment, and inform the most appropriate procurement route.
Provision of Waste Collection and Street Cleansing Services
Buckinghamshire Council (the ‘Contracting Authority’ in this tender notice) intends to procure a single provider to deliver integrated Waste Collection and Street Cleansing Services across the administrative area of Buckinghamshire, to include waste transfer station services, materials management services and workshop services. These services are critical to the day-to-day operation of the county and support residents, businesses, visitors, and local communities. The service operates at significant scale, with approximately 627,000 waste collections undertaken each week, serving around 245,200 properties across Buckinghamshire. The Contracting Authority is seeking a suitably experienced and capable provider that can deliver safe, resilient, efficient, and high-quality services throughout the contract term while supporting the Contracting Authority’s objectives in relation to environmental performance, customer satisfaction, operational effectiveness, and value for money.
The Contract shall include the following Services:
• Household Waste Collections (residual, dry recyclables, garden waste, food waste)
• Clinical Waste and Sharps Collections
• Household Bulky Waste Collections
• Commercial Waste Collections
• Street Cleansing Services
• Waste Transfer Station Services
• Workshop Services, and
• Materials Management Services
The Contract includes a Service Change Option (exercisable at the Contracting Authority’s discretion), to enable a harmonised twin-stream recycling collection model for all residents.
The Contractor will be required to procure new vehicles suitable to deliver the Services on behalf of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority intends to provide capital funding for the purchase of new vehicles in line with the processes set out in the Contract and associated Schedules provided in the associated tender documents.
The Contracting Authority will provide the Contractor with sites to deliver the Services, in accordance with the terms of the draft Leases provided in the associated tender documents.
Please note that the value of the contract (estimated) provided in this Tender Notice is in relation to the maximum contract period. The estimated value and allows for indexation and includes vehicle replacement and container costs throughout the maximum contract period.
Cleaning Service for Corporate Sites, Council Housing, Traded Services, Multi Storey Parking
Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) is undertaking pre-market engagement for a building cleaning contract covering corporate sites, Council housing, social care housing stock and traded services locations.
This exercise gives suppliers early visibility of the Council’s requirements and seeks market feedback on service delivery models, mobilisation, innovation, sustainability, reporting, commercial approaches and the ability to provide urgent out-of-hours support where required.
Cleaning Servicer Contract and Grounds Maintenance Market Engagement
The London Borough of Redbridge is inviting interested Cleaning Services providers, and Grounds Maintenance Service providers to attend a Market Engagement programme at its Ilford Town Hall. The Authority will be seeking to appoint two experience providers for the services mentioned above. The successful cleaning service provider will provide cleaning services and also provide Soft Facilities Management Services (SFMS) for its corporate estates in various locations within the borough. The successful Grounds Maintenance services provider will undertake a comprehensive Grounds Maintenance services across the Council.
Cleaning Servicer Contract and Grounds Maintenance Market Engagement
The London Borough of Redbridge is inviting interested Cleaning Services providers, and Grounds Maintenance Service providers to attend a Market Engagement programme at its Ilford Town Hall. The Authority will be seeking to appoint two experience providers for the services mentioned above. The successful cleaning service provider will provide cleaning services and also provide Soft Facilities Management Services (SFMS) for its corporate estates in various locations within the borough. The successful Grounds Maintenance services provider will undertake a comprehensive Grounds Maintenance services across the Council.
Cleaning Servicer Contract and Grounds Maintenance Market Engagement
The London Borough of Redbridge is inviting interested Cleaning Services providers, and Grounds Maintenance Service providers to attend a Market Engagement programme at its Ilford Town Hall. The Authority will be seeking to appoint two experience providers for the services mentioned above. The successful cleaning service provider will provide cleaning services and also provide Soft Facilities Management Services (SFMS) for its corporate estates in various locations within the borough. The successful Grounds Maintenance services provider will undertake a comprehensive Grounds Maintenance services across the Council.
Wandsworth Waste Collection and Cleansing Services
This notice relates to three service contracts within the Borough of Wandsworth. 1) Waste Collection, 2) Street Cleansing and 3) Estate Cleansing (interior & exterior).
*Please note that the contract term and contract value are indicative only. No final decisions have been made regarding the future delivery of these services.
Cleaning and Caretaking Services Framework 2027 Preliminary Market Engagement
Gloucestershire County Council is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement in advance of the procurement of a new Cleaning and Caretaking Services Framework. The proposed Framework will provide cleaning and caretaking services across the Council's corporate estate, participating schools and, where appropriate, other eligible public sector organisations within Gloucestershire. The purpose of this engagement is to obtain market feedback to help inform the procurement strategy, framework structure, lotting approach, mobilisation requirements, contract management arrangements and future tender documentation. The Framework is currently expected to include six geographical lots covering Tewkesbury and North Cotswolds, South Cotswolds, Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Cheltenham and Stroud, with a planned commencement date of February 2028.