Tender

Provision of Window Cleaning Services

BEDFORD COLLEGE

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Tender

05 Jun 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford College is inviting bids for the "Provision of Window Cleaning Services" across its campuses in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, and Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. This open procurement process is in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 1st July 2026. The estimated contract value is £200,000, exclusive of VAT, and the contract may extend up to four years in duration. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically window-cleaning services, and aims to establish a high-quality, efficient service provider that demonstrates best value for money.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specializing in facility management, particularly those offering window cleaning services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable contenders. The contract promises potential growth through renewal options and stability with a possible continuation spanning four years. Businesses committed to providing exceptional service delivery, with an emphasis on quality and social and environmental values, stand a competitive chance in this open competition.

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Notice Title

Provision of Window Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Bedford College is seeking an efficient and high-quality window cleaning service across campuses in the Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire regions. Information in respect of the buildings to be covered at each campus and required regularity is included within the tender pack. The window cleaning company must show best value; and deliver a consistently high level of service. A single provider is required to serve all campuses. The contract is offered on a 1 year plus 1 year plus 1 year plus 1 year basis - up to a maximum of four years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053504-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

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