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003317 - Window Cleaning Service

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 16:28

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the 003317 - Window Cleaning Service, delivering services to over 120 buildings including libraries, family hubs, children centres, theatres, and town halls across Durham. The procurement, which falls under the 'services' category, was executed through a direct method without competition, known as 'Below threshold - without competition'. The awarded contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th October 2026. The total contract value is reported at £48,000 gross, with £40,000 net. This interim service arrangement anticipates an open competitive tender in the summer of 2026, allowing for an extended range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents business growth potential, particularly for smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the cleaning industry, by providing a portfolio-building opportunity in public sector contracting. Firms that specialise in comprehensive cleaning services, particularly those adept at managing health and safety protocols and logistical challenges associated with working at heights, are ideally positioned to benefit. Additionally, businesses capable of efficiently scheduling and executing periodic cleaning services while maintaining robust client communication, including timely invoicing and satisfaction notes, will be able to strengthen their market position and expand their public sector engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

003317 - Window Cleaning Service

Notice Description

Window cleaning provision is required as part of the cleaning service agreements we deliver to services across DCC both internally and externally. Two planned window cleans for each building we provide cleaning to is part of the service agreement. Over 120 buildings will require window cleaning including libraries, Family hubs & children centres, theatres, town halls, strategic buildings and many others. The provider must be able to demonstrate correct health and safety protocols, evidence risk assessments and method statements and provide any staff training to be able to carry out safe & effective work. The provider will have access to a variety of moveable platforms to complete working at height. The provider will be able to manage a complex workload, plan periodic window cleaning and issue correct invoices & satisfaction notes. Please note this is an interim arrangement to allow an open competitive tender process to take place in Summer 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032612-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY CLEAN (NORTHERN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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