Publication Date: 17/02/2026

Deadline Date: 13/03/2026

Reference: TKR-20260217-FTS-34765091

Value of Contact: Check Contract

Estimated Annual Value: Check Contract

Type of Procedure: Services Contract

Nature of Procurement: Pre-information Procedures (Contract Notice)

Description:

Gateshead Council (the Council) is in the process of renewing its Contract for a Corporate Window Cleaning Service, which is due to expire on 31st August 2026.
As part of this process the Council is conducting a Market Engagement Exercise to establish the level of interest in this opportunity, to gather information and improve our understanding of the market.
Suppliers are invited to consider the inquiries detailed within this Market Engagement Questionnaire and complete the questionnaire in Section Two.
Suppliers are also invited to attend a Market Engagement Event on Thursday 5th March, where we will give an overview of how the proposed Contract will operate and what interested Contractors will need to do to participate in the procurement process.
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Contract/Lot No
1
II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV code
90911000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKC22 – Tyneside
II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2026-09-01 00:00
End
2028-08-31 23:59
Duration
2 years
Possible extension
2030-08-31 23:59
Extended duration
4 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes

III)Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

VI)Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014274-2026
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-02-17 12:33
VI.6) Engagement information
Engagement deadline
2026-03-03 23:59
Engagement process description
We would like to gain your views through the following:
• Completion of the Market Engagement Questionnaire.
• A group market engagement event to provide an overview of the proposed Contract and outline the forthcoming tender process. The session will include a presentation covering how to tender for opportunities with the Council, key requirements for this Contract, and the anticipated procurement timetable.
All responses should be provided by completing this questionnaire and uploading your responses via the Open e-tendering system https://www.open-uk.org before the deadline.
This can be found by searching ‘Corporate Window Cleaning Contract’ or using project number OPEN2026312.

Awarding Authority:

Gateshead Borough Council Postal address: Civic Centre, Regent Terrace Town: Gateshead Region: UKC22 Postal code: NE8 1HH Country: United Kingdom Email: [email protected] Internet address https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills