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Window Cleaning Service

Bedford College

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07 Sep 2026 at 15:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedford College is procuring a single provider for window-cleaning services across its campuses in Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. The work covers the college’s buildings and requires cleaning to the specifications and frequencies set out in the tender pack. The requirement is for a reliable contractor able to deliver consistently high standards across multiple campus locations, with transparent costing and demonstrable value for money. This is a services contract for window cleaning, rather than the supply of equipment or general facilities management. It is suited to a business that can organise and maintain a consistent service across a geographically distributed college estate, following site-specific building requirements and agreed cleaning frequencies.

The procurement reached tender: Bedford College invited offers through an open procedure. The enquiry deadline was 30 September 2026 at 12:00, and the tender submission deadline was 7 October 2026 at 12:00. The contract is scheduled to run from 2 November 2026 to 1 November 2027, with three possible 12-month extensions, giving a maximum end date of 1 November 2030. Its estimated value is £200,000 excluding VAT, or £240,000 including VAT. The buyer expected to complete the award process by 2 November 2026. Bids are evaluated on price, weighted at 65%, and quality, weighted at 35%. The opportunity is a single lot and electronic submission is allowed in English.

This opportunity suits established window-cleaning contractors able to provide a dependable, high-quality service across several campuses and maintain consistent standards over a multi-year arrangement. Strong candidates will be able to interpret building specifications, plan cleaning frequencies, coordinate staff and equipment across Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, and provide clear, transparent costings. The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, so it may fit specialist regional providers as well as larger operators. Suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate operational capacity, reliable service management and the experience needed to deliver window cleaning across multiple education sites, while competing on both service quality and price.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Window Cleaning Service

Notice Description

Bedford College is seeking a single, reliable provider to deliver a high-quality window cleaning service across all campuses in Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. The appointed contractor must demonstrate best value, transparent costing, and the ability to maintain consistently excellent standards throughout the contract term. Full details of the building specifications and cleaning frequency requirements are included within the tender pack. This contract is offered on 1-year extensions up to 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-06f3c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084536-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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