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title: "WHC - Specialist Cleaning Services. - AWARD"
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# WHC - Specialist Cleaning Services. - AWARD

Buyer: WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6e879a4-fa06-43ac-a47d-3ba1e25ffe2a

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## Summary

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has concluded an open procurement process in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 for specialist cleaning services, culminating in the award stage as of 21st July 2026. The procurement involves cleaning and sanitation services classified under the CPV code 90900000. The contract covers multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and British Overseas Territories, with services commencing from 1st June 2026 and concluding on 31st May 2028. No restrictions were placed on the number of participants; however, stringent conditions applied to the evaluation of bids. Woolmer Environmental Services Ltd has been awarded the contract following this open procedure.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning and sanitation services to engage in long-term service provision with a public authority. Companies experienced in meeting complex tender requirements and capable of covering extensive geographical areas, including international territories, are well-suited for similar future contracts. While this particular award was not tagged for suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses with robust capabilities in managing diverse contractual conditions could leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolios and enhance their market presence.

## Notice

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council) is conducting an open procurement in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 for the purpose of procuring the services described in the Specification. Whilst this procurement does not limit the number of bidders that may participate, bids may not be evaluated that do not meet the conditions of participation; or are disqualified under mandatory or discretionary disqualification criteria; or do not meet any other requirements such as accepting the conditions of contract or failing to comply with the terms of this tender in terms of completion of documents and submission of bids. Bids may also be rejected if they are deemed abnormally low following investigation. It is a condition that bidders follow the instructions in this invitation to tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a12ce5b0-4de6-460e-a8cb-45f785d8d994 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTS |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOOLMER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a12ce5b0-4de6-460e-a8cb-45f785d8d994

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a12ce5b0-4de6-460e-a8cb-45f785d8d994
  21st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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