Award

The Provision of Window and Carpet Cleaning Services

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Award

26 Mar 2026 at 20:38

Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of window and carpet cleaning services, which encompasses service requirements for various buildings within the council's ownership, including administration and community centres. This procurement was conducted using an open procedure under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The award stage concluded on 26 March 2026, with contracts set to commence on 15 April 2026 and potentially extend until 14 April 2031, located in Cambridge, UKH12 region. The procurement process was divided into two lots, with Atlas Facilities Management Limited selected for window cleaning services valued at £179,000 and ServiceMaster CS Mid Anglias & Norfolk awarded the carpet cleaning contract for £34,247.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the cleaning industry, as the council sought services that focused on quality and competitive pricing. Both service lots emphasised quality methodology alongside cost-effectiveness, making this procurement suitable for businesses capable of delivering high-standard cleaning services at competitive prices. Companies with expertise in building maintenance and cleaning services, particularly SMEs focused on facilities management, can leverage such contracts to expand their presence in regional government sectors. The contract's potential renewal options further provide opportunities for long-term business relationships with Cambridge City Council.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Window and Carpet Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Cambridge City Council are procuring contracts for the provision of window cleaning services and carpet cleaning services. This will be for the majority of buildings in Cambridge City Councils ownership, these include administration, community center's, operational buildings and pavilion buildings.

Lot Information

Window Cleaning

Window Cleaning Services

Renewal: continuation of services

Carpet Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning Services

Renewal: continuation of services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f513
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028221-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£213,247 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ATLAS FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

SERVICEMASTER CS MID ANGLIAS & NORFOLK

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