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Planning

22 Jul 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for cleaning services at Tanbridge House School. The project falls under the services category, specifically targeting school cleaning services. Located in the UKJ28 region of the United Kingdom, this initiative is governed by legal framework 2023/54. A planning notice for this tender was published on 22nd July 2026, with future communication expected by 30th July 2026. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st January 2027 and conclude on 31st December 2029, with provision for renewal extending up to 31st December 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those keen on expanding within the educational sector. SMEs are especially encouraged to participate, as there are indicators that the procurement process has been designed to accommodate smaller enterprises. Interested businesses have the chance to establish a foothold in the public sector market, leveraging this contract to build credibility and experience, potentially leading to further opportunities both locally and within wider government frameworks.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cleaning Services for Tanbridge House School

Notice Description

West Sussex County Council are running a tender on behalf of Tanbridge House School for Cleaning Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069214-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
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
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

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