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WHC - Specialist Cleaning Services. - AWARD

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2026 at 08:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has concluded an open procurement process in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 for specialist cleaning services, culminating in the award stage as of 21st July 2026. The procurement involves cleaning and sanitation services classified under the CPV code 90900000. The contract covers multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and British Overseas Territories, with services commencing from 1st June 2026 and concluding on 31st May 2028. No restrictions were placed on the number of participants; however, stringent conditions applied to the evaluation of bids. Woolmer Environmental Services Ltd has been awarded the contract following this open procedure.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning and sanitation services to engage in long-term service provision with a public authority. Companies experienced in meeting complex tender requirements and capable of covering extensive geographical areas, including international territories, are well-suited for similar future contracts. While this particular award was not tagged for suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses with robust capabilities in managing diverse contractual conditions could leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolios and enhance their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHC - Specialist Cleaning Services. - AWARD

Notice Description

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council) is conducting an open procurement in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 for the purpose of procuring the services described in the Specification. Whilst this procurement does not limit the number of bidders that may participate, bids may not be evaluated that do not meet the conditions of participation; or are disqualified under mandatory or discretionary disqualification criteria; or do not meet any other requirements such as accepting the conditions of contract or failing to comply with the terms of this tender in terms of completion of documents and submission of bids. Bids may also be rejected if they are deemed abnormally low following investigation. It is a condition that bidders follow the instructions in this invitation to tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6e879a4-fa06-43ac-a47d-3ba1e25ffe2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a12ce5b0-4de6-460e-a8cb-45f785d8d994
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTS
Postcode
AL8 6AE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOOLMER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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