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title: "003317 - Window Cleaning Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067f79"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# 003317 - Window Cleaning Service

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067f79

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the 003317 - Window Cleaning Service, delivering services to over 120 buildings including libraries, family hubs, children centres, theatres, and town halls across Durham. The procurement, which falls under the 'services' category, was executed through a direct method without competition, known as 'Below threshold - without competition'. The awarded contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th October 2026. The total contract value is reported at £48,000 gross, with £40,000 net. This interim service arrangement anticipates an open competitive tender in the summer of 2026, allowing for an extended range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents business growth potential, particularly for smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the cleaning industry, by providing a portfolio-building opportunity in public sector contracting. Firms that specialise in comprehensive cleaning services, particularly those adept at managing health and safety protocols and logistical challenges associated with working at heights, are ideally positioned to benefit. Additionally, businesses capable of efficiently scheduling and executing periodic cleaning services while maintaining robust client communication, including timely invoicing and satisfaction notes, will be able to strengthen their market position and expand their public sector engagement.

## Notice

Window cleaning provision is required as part of the cleaning service agreements we deliver to services across DCC both internally and externally. Two planned window cleans for each building we provide cleaning to is part of the service agreement. Over 120 buildings will require window cleaning including libraries, Family hubs & children centres, theatres, town halls, strategic buildings and many others. The provider must be able to demonstrate correct health and safety protocols, evidence risk assessments and method statements and provide any staff training to be able to carry out safe & effective work. The provider will have access to a variety of moveable platforms to complete working at height. The provider will be able to manage a complex workload, plan periodic window cleaning and issue correct invoices & satisfaction notes. Please note this is an interim arrangement to allow an open competitive tender process to take place in Summer 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032612-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITY CLEAN (NORTHERN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90911300 - Window-cleaning services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 16:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032612-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032612-2026
  9th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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