Window Cleaning at Layard House (Internal windows, external windows, cladding, PV and gutters)

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 May 2026 at 13:11

Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for window cleaning services at Layard House in Ipswich has been carried out by Ipswich Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority. This tender, classified under the services category and within the UKH14 region, was initiated for routine cleaning of internal and external windows, cladding, PV, and gutters, with Ipswich Borough Council as the buying organisation. The contract was awarded to Monthind Clean Ltd on 18th May 2026, following an open competition procurement method. The active contract commenced on 24th February 2026 and will run until 31st January 2029, with an optional renewal extension of 12 months. Noteworthy dates included submission and clarification deadlines on 12th and 9th December 2025, respectively.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the cleaning and sanitation sector, particularly those specialising in public authority contracts. Large enterprises like Monthind Clean Ltd, which is equipped to undertake extensive cleaning services across various public infrastructure, are well-suited to compete in such open competition procurements. Engaging in this contract can enhance a company's portfolio by building relationships with government entities, allowing businesses to expand their reach and reputation in public service provision. This process emphasises both quality and cost-effectiveness, providing opportunities for companies to showcase competitive pricing alongside high service standards.

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Notice Title

Window Cleaning at Layard House (Internal windows, external windows, cladding, PV and gutters)

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of the routine cleaning of internal and external windows, cladding, PV and gutters at our Layard House site. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of the Suffolk Sourcing portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is Friday 12 December 2025 at 11:00am. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is Tuesday 9 December 2025 at 11:00am. Any queries must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e72f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045373-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,840 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH 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
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
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
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MONTHIND CLEAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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