Cleaning tenders and contracts in the South East
There are 7 live cleaning tenders in the South East right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers office cleaning, commercial cleaning, window cleaning and school and hospital cleaning contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 7 live cleaning tenders in the South East we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 3 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 5 of 7 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- None right now
02Live cleaning tenders in the South East
- ISO11 Fumigation Lobby and Dedicated Air Handling Unit (AHU) - RetenderTHE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTESouth East£152kCloses 18 days
- Pest Control Services Concession 2027-30 (FH2610191)The District Council of Folkestone and HytheSouth East£600kCloses 22 daysSME
- Pest Control Services Concession 2027-30The District Council of Folkestone and HytheSouth East£600kCloses 22 daysSME
- Cleansing and Minor Maintenance of Public Conveniences and Locking/Unlocking of other Council AssetsDover District CouncilSouth East£1.5mCloses 22 daysSME
- Invitation for Expressions of Interest - Bay W.C Cleaning and MaintenanceSandown Town CouncilSouth East£120kCloses 25 daysSME
- Cleaning Services for Milton Keynes City CouncilMilton Keynes City CouncilSouth East£4.5mCloses 36 days
- Provision of Internal Building Cleaning ServicesPlumpton CollegeSouth East£1mCloses 42 daysSME
03Who is buying
- The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe 2 live tenders
- THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE 1 live tender
- Dover District Council 1 live tender
- Sandown Town Council 1 live tender
- Milton Keynes City Council 1 live tender
04Cleaning contracts: common questions
How many cleaning tenders are live in the South East?
7 right now, from 6 public buyers, with 0 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in cleaning contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win cleaning contracts?
Often, yes. 5 of the 7 live tenders in the South East are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses. Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Cleaning & facilities
Cleaning and facilities contracts are often won on price per square metre and quality checks. Buyers commonly ask for public liability insurance of £5m or more, COSHH procedures and, increasingly, social value commitments such as paying the Real Living Wage.
From the tenderITT tender experts. New to tendering? Read how to search Find a Tender, how to register on the Central Digital Platform and our Invitation to Tender guide.