Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for a Cleaning Service at All Bus Station Sites

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 14:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for a Cleaning Service at All Bus Station Sites." This initiative falls under the services category and aims to explore options for a single provider to deliver cleaning services across bus stations located in Bishop Auckland, Consett, Durham, Peterlee, and Stanley. The planning phase includes a milestone for written responses, which must be submitted by Friday, 20th February 2026, at 10am. The contract period is scheduled to run from 5th March 2026 to 4th March 2028, with the possibility of renewal, offering a substantial growth opportunity for interested service providers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for service-based businesses specialising in cleaning services, as it encompasses all bus stations within the county. With an estimated contract value of £288,000 gross, smaller enterprises, including SMEs, are encouraged to participate, as they meet the suitability criteria. Engaging with this contract can help businesses expand their portfolio, gain experience in the public sector, and establish a long-term relationship with a key public authority like Durham County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for a Cleaning Service at All Bus Station Sites

Notice Description

Durham County Council (DCC) are looking to explore the market options for a single Provider to provide Cleaning Services at all bus stations across the county. The bus stations in the county are located at Bishop Auckland, Consett, Durham, Peterlee and Stanley.

Planning Information

Written response questionnaire available to access free of charge at open-uk.org Deadline for written responses is Friday 20th February 2026 at 10am

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06490a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010525-2026
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

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC14 Durham
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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