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02 Jul 2026 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority under central government, has completed the procurement process for anti-ligature window cleaning and maintenance services. Located in Worthing, UK, the Trust awarded the contract to VISTAVIS LTD, based in Copthorne. The procurement method used was direct and below threshold, proceeding without competition. The contract, valued at £48,000 gross (£40,000 net), began on 1st June 2026 and will conclude on 31st May 2028, with the contract details published on 2nd July 2026.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the window-cleaning services industry to explore similar contracts and expand their offerings. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like VISTAVIS LTD, which can handle specialised cleaning tasks such as anti-ligature maintenance, are well-suited to compete in this procurement space. With the services category focusing on specific maintenance needs, businesses with expertise in niche cleaning services may leverage this procurement type for growth in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Anti-Ligature Window Cleaning & Maintenance

Notice Description

Provide Anti-Ligature Window Cleaning & Maintenance for Trust

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c2b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062430-2026
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
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 1HS
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VISTAVIS

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