Tender

WHC - Corporate Cleaning Contract

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Apr 2026 at 07:42

Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is inviting tenders for a Corporate Cleaning Contract, encompassing cleaning services across multiple sites. The tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on cleaning and building-cleaning services. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with key deadlines including an expression of interest closing on 18th May 2026 and the contract award anticipated by 1st September 2026. Located in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom, the procurement method follows a selective procedure through a competitive flexible process. Interested parties should note that the submission of tenders can be done electronically, with relevant documents accessible via http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk/. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2027, running through to 31st December 2029, with a possible renewal for an additional year. The total contract value is £2,880,000 gross.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for firms specialising in cleaning services, particularly those with the capability to manage large-scale service contracts across multiple sites. Small and medium-sized enterprises with a strong record of quality service and competitive pricing will find this contract beneficial given the equal weighting of price and quality in the award criteria. The flexibility of the two-stage competitive procedure provides room for businesses to present tailor-made solutions that align with the council's requirements, making it ideal for innovative and customer-focused companies looking to grow their portfolio within the public sector. The substantial contract size and potential for renewal further enhance the growth prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

WHC - Corporate Cleaning Contract

Notice Description

Cleaning services across different sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031242-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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