Planning

Window Cleaning

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Nov 2025 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being managed by Cambridge City Council, a public authority classified under sub-central government. The tender, titled "Window Cleaning", falls under the industry category of accommodation, building, and window cleaning services. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a specific focus on market engagement. A preliminary engagement session is scheduled to take place via Teams on 12 November 2025, and interested parties should register by contacting procurement@cambridge.gov.uk. This contract will cover services within the UK region specified as UKH12 and will span a contract period from 31 March 2026 to 30 March 2031, with an estimated gross value of £360,000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth to businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those with expertise in window cleaning. The contract is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises, given the procurement's emphasis on SME suitability. Engaging in this process could offer a long-term, stable business opportunity for service providers capable of delivering high-quality cleaning services across the Council's properties. By participating in the initial engagement session, businesses can gain crucial information on the expectations and requirements, making it an advantageous entry point for qualified bidders.

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Notice Title

Window Cleaning

Notice Description

Window Cleaning Services. Information will be given to potential Bidders as an overview of the buildings that we currently own that require the services. Questions will be responded to during this session.

Planning Information

This engagement is to be held on Teams. on the 12 November 2025 at 1100am. Please contact procurement@cambridge.gov.uk to register your interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d8d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070390-2025
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

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cambridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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