Planning

Corporate Window Cleaning Contract

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

17 Feb 2026 at 12:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 15:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for a Corporate Window Cleaning Service, aiming to replace its existing contract set to expire on 31st August 2026. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a focus on engaging potential suppliers to gather insights and assess market interest through a Market Engagement Exercise. This includes the completion of a Market Engagement Questionnaire and participation in a Market Engagement Event scheduled for 5th March 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting accommodation, building, and window cleaning services, to be delivered across Gateshead, UK. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their engagement responses by 3rd March 2026.

This tender represents significant business growth potential for companies specialising in building and window cleaning services. Firms with experience in delivering quality and professional services to both commercial and residential buildings are well-suited to benefit from this opportunity. The contract offers a potential partnership lasting until 2028, with a possibility of renewal, making it an attractive proposition for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. Engaging with this procurement exercise early could position contractors advantageously in the forthcoming tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Window Cleaning Contract

Notice Description

Gateshead Council (the Council) is in the process of renewing its Contract for a Corporate Window Cleaning Service, which is due to expire on 31st August 2026. As part of this process the Council is conducting a Market Engagement Exercise to establish the level of interest in this opportunity, to gather information and improve our understanding of the market. Suppliers are invited to consider the inquiries detailed within this Market Engagement Questionnaire and complete the questionnaire in Section Two. Suppliers are also invited to attend a Market Engagement Event on Thursday 5th March, where we will give an overview of how the proposed Contract will operate and what interested Contractors will need to do to participate in the procurement process.

Planning Information

We would like to gain your views through the following: • Completion of the Market Engagement Questionnaire. • A group market engagement event to provide an overview of the proposed Contract and outline the forthcoming tender process. The session will include a presentation covering how to tender for opportunities with the Council, key requirements for this Contract, and the anticipated procurement timetable. All responses should be provided by completing this questionnaire and uploading your responses via the Open e-tendering system https://www.open-uk.org before the deadline. This can be found by searching 'Corporate Window Cleaning Contract' or using project number OPEN2026312.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06148c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014274-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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