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CA18401 - Window Cleaning Service

ADB (UK) LIMITED

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07 Sep 2026 at 16:43

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01 Sep 2026 at 14:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedford College is procuring a single-provider window-cleaning service for all its campuses in Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. The work covers routine cleaning of campus windows, with the required building specifications and cleaning frequencies set out in the tender requirements. This is a facilities and cleaning services contract, classified under CPV 90911300 for window-cleaning services. The appointed supplier will be responsible for delivering consistently high standards across the college estate and for providing a reliable service throughout the contract term. Businesses specialising in commercial window cleaning for education, public-sector or multi-site estates should find the scope relevant, particularly where they can operate across the named counties and coordinate delivery across several campuses.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure above the threshold. The deadline for submitting tenders was 7 October 2026 at 12:00 noon. The initial contract period is 2 November 2026 to 1 November 2027, with one-year extensions available up to a maximum total term of four years. The estimated contract value is £240,000 excluding any applicable VAT treatment. Bedford College is seeking best value, transparent costing and consistently excellent service standards. The opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. It is presented as a single-provider requirement rather than separate lots, so suppliers would need to offer coverage across all stated campuses and the full service scope.

This opportunity suits an established commercial window-cleaning contractor able to deliver reliably across a multi-campus college estate. Relevant suppliers should have the workforce, equipment and operational capacity to clean buildings at the required frequencies while maintaining consistent standards at different locations. Experience managing education, public-sector or similarly complex premises would be useful, as would robust scheduling, site coordination, quality control and health and safety arrangements. The buyer is looking for transparent costing and best value, so bidders should be able to present a clear, defensible pricing model and demonstrate dependable service management. SMEs are explicitly considered suitable, making this relevant to smaller regional operators with sufficient coverage, or to larger providers already serving multi-site estates.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA18401 - Window Cleaning Service

Notice Description

Bedford College is seeking a single, reliable provider to deliver a high-quality window cleaning service across all campuses in Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. The appointed contractor must demonstrate best value, transparent costing, and the ability to maintain consistently excellent standards throughout the contract term. Full details of the building specifications and cleaning frequency requirements are included within the tender pack. This contract is offered on 1-year extensions up to maximum of four years To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18401. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18401 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a29e7d85-6554-4629-8e0a-ff538be8e403
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d2e490-5a08-4462-ab24-72cdb398e98a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ADB (UK) LIMITED
Additional Buyers

Bedford College

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AH
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

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