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Provision of Window Cleaning Services

Bedford College

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

04 Sep 2026 at 15:42

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
AwardUpdate

20 Jul 2026 at 13:11

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

20 Jul 2026 at 12:32

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Jun 2026 at 16:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford College procured a single-provider window-cleaning service for all its campuses in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. The requirement covers regular cleaning of windows across the buildings at each campus, with the detailed locations and cleaning frequency set out in the tender requirements. The service is intended to provide efficient, consistently high-quality cleaning and value for money. This is a facilities management service rather than a supply or construction contract, classified as window-cleaning services (CPV 90911300). Bedford College is the public-sector buyer and required one contractor capable of delivering the service across the full campus estate. The requirement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, although the single-provider structure required sufficient operational coverage across the three areas.

The procurement reached award stage, with nine bids received and one remaining at the final stage. It used a below-threshold open competition. The award was made to INTER COUNTY SERVICE GROUP LTD on 10 July 2026 for £43,915 gross, with the service period set from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027 and three optional 12-month extensions allowing performance through 31 July 2030. Price carried 65% of the evaluation, proposed service delivery 15%, safeguarding 10%, company policy overview 5%, and social and environmental values 5%. The contract was not proceeded with: Bedford College terminated the procurement after reviewing it and decided not to enter into the contract. The contract’s final status was cancelled on 21 August 2026, so the award did not result in a live contract.

This requirement shows Bedford College’s demand for a single contractor able to manage recurring window cleaning across a geographically spread further-education campus estate. Suppliers considering similar facilities-management work for the college would need the workforce, equipment, supervision and scheduling capacity to cover Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire consistently, rather than serving one site only. Credibility would also depend on a clear service-delivery plan, robust safeguarding arrangements and company policies that support reliable, high-quality work. The evaluation placed most weight on price, but 35% concerned service quality and organisational performance, including safeguarding and social and environmental values. A strong future competitor would therefore combine competitive pricing with documented operating procedures, quality controls, responsible working practices and evidence that it can deliver regular services across multiple campuses.

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Notice Information

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)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084019-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£43,915 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTER COUNTY SERVICE GROUP LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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