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17 Jun 2026 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for window cleaning services to sheltered housing accommodation and communal areas in flats in the region of Ipswich has reached the contract award stage. The buying organisations involved are Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council, both classified as public authorities at the sub-central government level. The procurement process commenced on 17th June 2026, with the contract being officially signed on the same date, and the service is scheduled to begin on 22nd June 2026 and last for three years, with a possible extension for up to an additional 12 months. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically catering to accommodation, building, and window cleaning services, and it uses a 'limited' procurement method due to its below-threshold nature.

This tender offers a substantial business opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises involved in cleaning services. The awarded contracts, valued at £72,073 and £36,672 respectively, are presented to CRAFT CLEANING LTD, indicating a successful competitive edge over other potential contenders. Businesses specialising in accommodation cleaning, especially with experience in public authority contracts, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurements. Engaging with this sector can yield long-term partnerships with local district councils, thus fostering growth and sustainability in the cleaning services industry.

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Notice Title

Window Cleaning

Notice Description

Window Cleaning Services to Sheltered Housing Accommodation and Communal Areas in Flats. Lot 1 Mid Suffolk District Council Lot 2 Babergh District Council The contract is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b76d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057297-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,745 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRAFT CLEANING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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