Planning

002754 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for a Cleaning Service at Bishop Auckland Bus Station

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Sep 2025 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is planning a public procurement process for a service contract titled "Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for a Cleaning Service at Bishop Auckland Bus Station." The buying organisation, Durham County Council, is a public authority under the sub-central government category, located in Durham, UK. This procurement process falls under the services industry category, specifically cleaning services with CPV code 90910000. The current procurement stage is in the planning phase, with an important milestone being the deadline for written responses due on Friday, 10th October 2025 at 10 am. This contract, once in the awarding stage, will begin on 5th January 2026, and is expected to run until 4th January 2028 with potential renewals extending up to 2030.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses within the cleaning services sector to establish or expand their presence in the public sector. Small to medium enterprises, in particular, are encouraged to participate due to the procurement's suitability considerations. Participating in this tender offers the chance to secure a long-term contract with a public authority, potentially providing stable revenue streams. Given the anticipated opening of the Bishop Auckland Bus Station in early 2026, businesses with the capacity to scale operations rapidly and those experienced in maintaining high standards of cleaning in public spaces will find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

002754 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for a Cleaning Service at Bishop Auckland Bus Station

Notice Description

Durham County Council (DCC) are looking to explore the market options for a single provider to provide Cleaning Services at Bishop Auckland Bus Station. Bishop Auckland Bus Station is currently under construction, with an anticipated completion date of November 2025 and will be opened to the public in early 2026.

Planning Information

Written response questionnaire available to access free of charge at open-uk.org Deadline for written responses is Friday 10th October 2025 at 10am

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a28e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059889-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - 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
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
zoe.embleton@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC14 Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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