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Canterbury and Medway - External window cleaning

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2025 at 13:39

Award

21 Jul 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by The University of Kent involved the direct award of a contract for the external window cleaning at its Canterbury and Medway campuses. The buying organisation, a public authority operating in the sub-central government sphere, used a "Below threshold - without competition" procurement method, indicating a direct procurement process. The contract was awarded on 18th July 2025, with a contract period starting from 1st August 2025 to 30th September 2025. The main procurement category was "services" in the cleaning industry, with the award valued at £41,116 (excluding VAT). The geographical location of service provision falls under the UK region code UKJ44.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the cleaning services industry to engage with public sector clients like universities. Companies with expertise in specialised cleaning services or those based near the Canterbury and Medway areas, such as SMEs, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Securing such contracts can significantly enhance business profiles and pave the way for further opportunities within higher education institutions and other public sector bodies.

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Notice Title

Canterbury and Medway - External window cleaning

Notice Description

External window cleaning of buildings at Canterbury and Medway campuses at University of Kent. PS41,116 +VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056309
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041685-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,116 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUAMAN CLEANING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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