Hertfordshire County Council Building Cleaning Services Framework - Open Tender (Award April 2026)

Hertfordshire County Council (through its trading organization HFS) is procuring a Framework for Building Cleaning Services to support cleaning operations across all Council departments and establishments including schools, fire stations, libraries, and day centers. The Council estimates annual spending of approximately £8,000,000 on this framework, with potential growth if other local authorities join. Between 7 and 10 contractors will be awarded positions on the framework, which carries no exclusivity or guaranteed work volumes but is expected to serve as the primary vehicle for commissioning building cleaning services. The framework may be used for work outside Hertfordshire when requested by partners and customers. This is an open procurement procedure; interested organizations must express interest and opt in to access full documents. Tenderers must submit completed bids by noon on Monday, May 11th, 2026 via the e-tendering system. The framework will be executed as a deed, so tenderers are advised to seek independent legal counsel. TUPE will not apply to the framework itself but will apply to individual call-offs. All submissions must include current CDP information and Share Codes. Questions should be directed through the website in accordance with procurement documents.