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Award

21 Jul 2026 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk New College has completed the procurement process for a contract offering Building Cleaning Services under an open procedure. The college, based in Ipswich, England, is seeking a single provider to deliver these services with a contract period starting from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. The award stage of the procurement was reached on 21st July 2026, with Churchill Contract Services Ltd being the successful supplier. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as building-cleaning services (CPV: 90911200). The open procedure indicates that the tender was accessible to any interested suppliers, and the total contract value is GBP 706,741.99.

This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for companies specialising in facility management, particularly those offering cleaning services, to establish and expand their presence in the educational sector. Businesses small and medium in size are encouraged to compete, as the suitability criteria highlight the project’s compatibility with SMEs. Establishing a relationship with an educational institution like Suffolk New College could lead to further opportunities in similar sectors across other regions. The breadth of delivery locations, including British Overseas Territories and beyond, further exemplifies the potential for business expansion and market penetration outside the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA17440 - Suffolk New College - Building Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Suffolk New College requires a single provider of Building Cleaning Services. The contract start date is 01 August 2026. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17440. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17440 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b11c6a0b-4774-43d2-a491-155ecf140a98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caf163e8-3851-4ad7-95d3-19b6237413f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£706,741 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
SUFFOLK NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP4 1LT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Alexandra
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHURCHILL CONTRACT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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