Tender

COV - Window Cleaning Service 2026

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council is inviting tenders for a window cleaning service for its operational property portfolio, as detailed in the procurement titled "COV - Window Cleaning Service 2026." The tender falls within the "accommodation, building and window cleaning services" industry category and is set to take place in Coventry, UK, region UKG33. This open procedure tender is currently active, with the deadline for submissions set for 23rd February 2026, by 12:00 PM GMT. The award period is scheduled to end on 26th March 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and running until 31st March 2028, with possible extensions. Interested parties must register through the CSW-JETS e-procurement portal to participate and access all necessary documentation.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those with experience in serving public authorities. The contract's significant value, with a gross amount of £393,600, provides a substantial opportunity for financial growth over the contract period. With a focus of 75% on price and 25% on quality, companies that can offer competitive pricing without compromising on service quality will be well-placed to compete. Additionally, the collaborative nature of the procurement portal ensures streamlined access to multiple tender opportunities across various local councils, thereby offering businesses expanded growth prospects beyond this specific contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COV - Window Cleaning Service 2026

Notice Description

Coventry City Council are seeking to appoint a provider who can offer a window cleaning service for the Councils operational property portfolio.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005081-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£328,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£328,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-01-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcontracts@coventry.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

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