This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

21 Jul 2026 at 11:43

Award

21 Jul 2026 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Cleveland Fire Authority, based in Hartlepool, United Kingdom, has undertaken a procurement process titled "Provision of Washroom Services" within the hygiene services industry category. This tender process, which was completed on 21st July 2026, focused on clinical waste collection and sanitary disposal services. Operating under the procurement category of services, the Authority utilised a limited procurement method with a direct award via ESPO 239_24. Although an initial contract value was quoted as £3,458.15, it was later amended to £34,581.15. The procurement stage has moved from planning to a contract award, with an agreement signed with a supplier on 8th May 2025.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in hygiene and sanitary services, particularly those capable of handling clinical waste management. Large enterprises like Initial Washroom Hygiene, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the type of businesses well-suited to engage with such procurement exercises. Companies with established capabilities in providing comprehensive washroom services and those willing to operate within framework agreements should consider similar opportunities to grow their business portfolio within public sector contracts. The Cleveland Fire Authority's need for ongoing washroom services could offer long-term engagement, thus creating potential avenues for sustained business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Washroom Services

Notice Description

Clinical Waste Collection & Sanitary Disposal Service

Procurement Information

Direct Award via ESPO 239_24 Washroom Services based on our evaluation weightings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cfc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068680-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85142300 - Hygiene services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,458 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CLEVELAND FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS25 5TH
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Fens & Greatham
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INITIAL WASHROOM HYGIENE

Further Information

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