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Cleaning for the Observatory

EBBSFLEET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

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14 Apr 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Ebbsfleet Development Corporation has awarded a contract for cleaning services at The Observatory, EDC office to ECMS Services Ltd. This procurement falls under the cleaning and sanitation services category (CPV code: 90900000) and is located in Swanscombe, England (DA10 1EE). The procurement process followed a restricted procedure below the threshold and transitioned through the tender stage to the award stage, with the contract period set from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. The tender period concluded on 28 February 2025, and the award was made active on 19 March 2025. The total contract value is £80,000 GBP.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises specializing in cleaning and sanitation services to engage with a notable public entity, offering stable long-term work within the specified contract period. Businesses with experience in providing quality and reliable cleaning services will find this contract an excellent chance to increase their portfolio and establish a relationship with Ebbsfleet Development Corporation. ECMS Services Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the suitability of SMEs to secure such contracts, indicating a welcoming environment for smaller businesses to compete and succeed.

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Notice Title

Cleaning for the Observatory

Notice Description

Cleaning services for the EDC office, The Observatory.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d4fc61a-0336-4969-ad8d-10356ac450c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f7fb9ec-ce1c-46d2-9bee-57ffe88d849b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Restricted Procedure (Below Threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EBBSFLEET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSCOMBE
Postcode
DA10 1EE
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Ebbsfleet
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECMS SERVICES

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