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CA18401 - Window Cleaning Service

Bedford College

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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 for window-cleaning services across all its campuses in Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. The requirement covers routine cleaning of college buildings, with the required building specifications and cleaning frequencies set out in the tender pack. This is a facilities-cleaning services contract, classified under CPV 90911300. The appointed supplier will be responsible for delivering a consistently high-quality service across the college estate, rather than separate providers for individual sites or areas. Businesses specialising in commercial window cleaning, particularly those able to coordinate delivery across multiple campuses and maintain consistent standards, are the most relevant potential suppliers. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The procurement has reached the tender stage: Bedford College invited offers through an open procedure. Bids were due by 7 October 2026 at 12:00. The contract is scheduled to run from 2 November 2026 to 1 November 2027, with one-year extensions available up to a maximum term of four years. Its estimated value is £200,000 including the stated currency of GBP. The procurement seeks best value, supported by transparent costing and consistently excellent service standards. It is for one provider covering all campuses. The tender pack sets out the building specifications and required cleaning frequencies, which suppliers will need to use when preparing their offers and pricing. The stated procurement category is services.

This opportunity suits established commercial window-cleaning companies with the people, equipment and management systems to service multiple education campuses across three counties. Suppliers should be able to plan regular visits against different building requirements and cleaning frequencies, coordinate operatives across Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, and maintain reliable, consistent standards throughout the service. Strong quality-control arrangements, clear reporting and transparent cost breakdowns will support a competitive offer. Businesses with experience cleaning colleges, schools, public buildings or other multi-site estates are likely to be well placed, provided they can demonstrate dependable delivery and sufficient operational capacity. The requirement is suitable for SMEs, so smaller specialist providers with the ability to manage the full estate may compete as the single contractor.

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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
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 20262 months to go
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
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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