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Window Cleaning

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 May 2026 at 09:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

02 Apr 2026 at 14:18

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 11:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for window cleaning services for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, located at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, was recently completed with active contracts starting on 1st May 2026, and running until 30th April 2028, with the possibility of renewal for two additional 12-month periods. The process, which fell below the financial thresholds that necessitate larger-scale competitions, was carried out via an open procurement method. The industry category was services, specifically window-cleaning, and included additional related cleaning services such as conservatories and external signage. The tender was managed under an open competition for two lots, both awarded on 1st April 2026, indicating a robust interest from potential suppliers.

This tender presented significant opportunities for businesses in the cleaning services industry, particularly those specialising in window-cleaning at healthcare facilities. Given the contract's open competition nature, it was well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete effectively. Examples of successful bidders include WALKERS CS LIMITED and OCS GROUP UK LIMITED, companies that addressed the technical and quality requirements outlined. For other businesses, especially local SMEs in the UK, participating in such procurements can provide substantial growth opportunities, leveraging expertise in specialised cleaning services for healthcare environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Window Cleaning

Notice Description

Window Cleaning for acute/community and mental health locations

Lot Information

Musgrove Hospital Locations

Renewal: 2 X 12 Month

Community and Mental Health Sites

Renewal: 2 X 12 Month

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040301-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£96,688 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£39,036 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Postcode Area
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Walker's CS Ltd

OCS Group UK Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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