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title: "Cleaning for the Observatory"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0d4fc61a-0336-4969-ad8d-10356ac450c6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EBBSFLEET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION"
published: "2025-04-14"
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# Cleaning for the Observatory

Buyer: EBBSFLEET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d4fc61a-0336-4969-ad8d-10356ac450c6

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## Summary

The Ebbsfleet Development Corporation has awarded a contract for cleaning services at The Observatory, EDC office to ECMS Services Ltd. This procurement falls under the cleaning and sanitation services category (CPV code: 90900000) and is located in Swanscombe, England (DA10 1EE). The procurement process followed a restricted procedure below the threshold and transitioned through the tender stage to the award stage, with the contract period set from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. The tender period concluded on 28 February 2025, and the award was made active on 19 March 2025. The total contract value is £80,000 GBP.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises specializing in cleaning and sanitation services to engage with a notable public entity, offering stable long-term work within the specified contract period. Businesses with experience in providing quality and reliable cleaning services will find this contract an excellent chance to increase their portfolio and establish a relationship with Ebbsfleet Development Corporation. ECMS Services Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the suitability of SMEs to secure such contracts, indicating a welcoming environment for smaller businesses to compete and succeed.

## Notice

Cleaning services for the EDC office, The Observatory.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f7fb9ec-ce1c-46d2-9bee-57ffe88d849b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Restricted Procedure (Below Threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EBBSFLEET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION |
| Locality | SWANSCOMBE |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA10 1EE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Ebbsfleet |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECMS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f7fb9ec-ce1c-46d2-9bee-57ffe88d849b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f7fb9ec-ce1c-46d2-9bee-57ffe88d849b
  14th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dafe2461-27b5-4ab2-bf2a-fe689ac2677c

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