Publication Date: 05/02/2026

Deadline Date: 28/02/2026

Reference: TKR-20260205-FTS-34562432

Value of Contact: £240,000

Estimated Annual Value: £120,000

Type of Procedure: services contract

Nature of Procurement: Pre-information procedures (contract notice)

Description:

Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for a Cleaning Service at All Bus Station Sites
Reference number:OPEN2026224
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Durham County Council (DCC) are looking to explore the market options for a single Provider to provide Cleaning Services at all bus stations across the county. The bus stations in the county are located at Bishop Auckland, Consett, Durham, Peterlee and Stanley.
II.1.5) Estimated Total Value
Value (including VAT)
288,000
Value (excluding VAT)
240,000
Currency
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Contract/Lot No
1
II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV code
90910000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKC14 – Durham CC
II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2026-03-05 00:00
End
2028-03-04 23:59
Duration
2 years
Possible extension
2030-03-04 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/010525-2026
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-02-05 14:16
VI.6) Engagement information
Engagement deadline
2026-02-20 23:59
Engagement process description
Written response questionnaire available to access free of charge at open-uk.org
Deadline for written responses is Friday 20th February 2026 at 10am

Awarding Authority:

Official name: Durham County Council Postal address: Corten House, Dunholme Close Town: Durham Region: UKC14 Postal code: DH1 5WB Country: United Kingdom Email: [email protected] Internet address http://www.durham.gov.uk/