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title: "002754 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for a Cleaning Service at Bishop Auckland Bus Station"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a28e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-25"
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# 002754 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for a Cleaning Service at Bishop Auckland Bus Station

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a28e

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## Summary

Durham County Council is planning a public procurement process for a service contract titled "Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for a Cleaning Service at Bishop Auckland Bus Station." The buying organisation, Durham County Council, is a public authority under the sub-central government category, located in Durham, UK. This procurement process falls under the services industry category, specifically cleaning services with CPV code 90910000. The current procurement stage is in the planning phase, with an important milestone being the deadline for written responses due on Friday, 10th October 2025 at 10 am. This contract, once in the awarding stage, will begin on 5th January 2026, and is expected to run until 4th January 2028 with potential renewals extending up to 2030.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses within the cleaning services sector to establish or expand their presence in the public sector. Small to medium enterprises, in particular, are encouraged to participate due to the procurement's suitability considerations. Participating in this tender offers the chance to secure a long-term contract with a public authority, potentially providing stable revenue streams. Given the anticipated opening of the Bishop Auckland Bus Station in early 2026, businesses with the capacity to scale operations rapidly and those experienced in maintaining high standards of cleaning in public spaces will find this tender particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Durham County Council (DCC) are looking to explore the market options for a single provider to provide Cleaning Services at Bishop Auckland Bus Station. Bishop Auckland Bus Station is currently under construction, with an anticipated completion date of November 2025 and will be opened to the public in early 2026.

### Planning Information

Written response questionnaire available to access free of charge at open-uk.org
Deadline for written responses is Friday 10th October 2025 at 10am

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059889-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC14 Durham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90910000 - Cleaning services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 16:21 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059889-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059889-2025
  25th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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