This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2026 at 08:43

Award

18 May 2026 at 10:02

Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom, recently conducted an open procurement process under the title "WHC - Specialist Cleaning Services." The procurement, following the requirements outlined in the Procurement Act 2023, was completed with the objective of securing specialist cleaning services. The process, conducted via an open procedure, kicked off with the tender notice published on 30th January 2026 and concluded with an award and contract by 21st July 2026. The contract, which commenced on 1st June 2026 and has the potential for a one-year renewal, is valued at £217,500 (gross amount of £260,998) and extends until 31st May 2028. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically relating to cleaning and sanitation services, as classified under CPV code 90900000.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those with the capability to handle substantial contracts within public sector frameworks. The open procedure allowed for unlimited competition, albeit with strict conditions on participation, ensuring that qualified entities had the opportunity to bid. Large-scale companies like Woolmer Environmental Services Ltd, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the type of organisation well-suited to meet the council's requirements given their scale and specialised service offerings. Overall, this tender offers growth possibilities for businesses that can deliver high-quality, competitively priced cleaning solutions while respecting the public authority's outlined requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

WHC - Specialist Cleaning Services.

Notice Description

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council) is conducting an open procurement in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 for the purpose of procuring the services described in the Specification. Whilst this procurement does not limit the number of bidders that may participate, bids may not be evaluated that do not meet the conditions of participation; or are disqualified under mandatory or discretionary disqualification criteria; or do not meet any other requirements such as accepting the conditions of contract or failing to comply with the terms of this tender in terms of completion of documents and submission of bids. Bids may also be rejected if they are deemed abnormally low following investigation. It is a condition that bidders follow the instructions in this invitation to tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06129a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068529-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£217,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£217,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 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
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6AE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOOLMER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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