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title: "WHC - Specialist Cleaning Services."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06129a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-21"
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# WHC - Specialist Cleaning Services.

Buyer: WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06129a

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## Summary

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom, recently conducted an open procurement process under the title "WHC - Specialist Cleaning Services." The procurement, following the requirements outlined in the Procurement Act 2023, was completed with the objective of securing specialist cleaning services. The process, conducted via an open procedure, kicked off with the tender notice published on 30th January 2026 and concluded with an award and contract by 21st July 2026. The contract, which commenced on 1st June 2026 and has the potential for a one-year renewal, is valued at £217,500 (gross amount of £260,998) and extends until 31st May 2028. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically relating to cleaning and sanitation services, as classified under CPV code 90900000.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those with the capability to handle substantial contracts within public sector frameworks. The open procedure allowed for unlimited competition, albeit with strict conditions on participation, ensuring that qualified entities had the opportunity to bid. Large-scale companies like Woolmer Environmental Services Ltd, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the type of organisation well-suited to meet the council's requirements given their scale and specialised service offerings. Overall, this tender offers growth possibilities for businesses that can deliver high-quality, competitively priced cleaning solutions while respecting the public authority's outlined requirements.

## 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068529-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | £240,000 |
| Awards value | £217,500 |
| Contracts value | £217,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| 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 08:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068529-2026
- 18 May 2026 at 10:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045261-2026
- 30 Jan 2026 at 09:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008315-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068529-2026
  21st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045261-2026
  18th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008315-2026
  30th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.supplyhertfordshire.uk
  All tender documents available through the web address above.

## Notice URLs

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

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