Find a TenderAwardedContract details notice
Published 5 Jun 2026, 14:24 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Window Cleaning · Lees Cleaning Contractors for Karbon Homes (Jun 2026)

Official notice

Authority: Karbon Homes (Public body)

3 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Published estimate£375,000total for 3 lots · £450,000 inc. VAT · 1 value update
Submissions closed 21 Jul 2026awarded 14 Sept 2026
Awarded to Lees Cleaning Contractors
Contract term 2 yrsends 31 Mar 2029 · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensions · starts 1 Apr 2027

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Karbon Homes is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractors to deliver a high-quality, reliable window cleaning service across its residential and corporate property portfolio.

The contract will cover the provision of window cleaning services to:

  • Residential communal properties
  • Office buildings
  • Other premises accessed by staff, customers, or members of the public

The services shall include, but are not limited to:

  • Cleaning of all accessible windows and associated glass surfaces
  • Provision of all necessary labour, equipment, and cleaning materials
  • Use of appropriate cleaning methods, including water-fed pole systems where applicable

Prior to contract commencement, Karbon Homes will issue a detailed property schedule outlining:

  • Locations
  • Service frequencies
  • Property-specific requirements (where applicable)

The contractor will be expected to plan and deliver services in accordance with this schedule while maintaining flexibility to respond to changing operational needs.

Karbon Homes envisaged that this contract will be divided into the following Lots:

LOT 1 - Northumberland

LOT 2 - Newcastle, Leazes, North Tyneside

LOT 3 - Durham, Gateshead, South Tyne and Teesside

Bidders may submit tenders for one, multiple, or all Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated independently.

All documents relating to this tender are available to download from the Panacea e-Sourcing portal.

Submission Instructions:

Electronically via the e-Sourcing portal. Suppliers must submit one copy of their tender electronically, with any additional documents required or requested. Documents must be compatible with Microsoft Office or Adobe/PDF.

Should you require technical support with the e-Sourcing portal please email them directly at:

Tenders must be submitted using the above e-Sourcing portal. Tenders submitted via postal, or email methods will not be accepted.

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 3 Jun 2030, 23:59 BST.

CPV: Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · all with a published value (£375,000 together) · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1NorthumberlandAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEPublished value£66,667

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2029 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £66,667 exc. VAT · £80,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North East, Yorkshire & HumberEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: An option for extension for up to 12-months on 2 occasions.
Lot #2Newcastle, Leazes, North TynesideAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEPublished value£183,333

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2029 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £183,333 exc. VAT · £220,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: An option for extension for up to 12-months on 2 occasions.
Lot #3Durham, Gateshead, South Tyne and TeessideAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEPublished value£125,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2029 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £125,000 exc. VAT · £150,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: An option for extension for up to 12-months on 2 occasions.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 3 lots
Quality: 45%Price: 45%Social value: 10%
Published award criteria (3)
  • Price
  • Quality
  • Social Value
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 45 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4.5 points. Quality carries 45 of 100: the paper moves it further than the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 3 Jun 2030
First published
5 Jun 2026, 14:24 BST
Last source update
9 Oct 2026, 10:13 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 4 Sept 2026
Authority reference
202605-GS20
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-060031
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Accommodation, building and window cleaning services
Delivery area
North East (UKC)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aed9 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Panacea
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free
Submission deadline
21 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
13 Jul 2026, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

5 Jun 2026 → 1 Apr 2027 · 10 dates
  1. Planning notice published138 days ago
    5 Jun 2026, 14:24 BST
  2. Market engagement130 days ago
    12 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST

    Karbon Homes has issued an information document outlining the service scope, delivery areas, and proposed timeline for the upcoming tender.

    All interested parties are invited to review the PME information document and complete the response form via the Panacea e-portal.

    The deadline for submissions is Friday, 12 June 2026 at 5:00 PM.

  3. Next notice expected125 days ago
    17 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
  4. Tender notice published118 days ago
    25 Jun 2026, 17:08 BST
  5. Clarification questions by100 days ago
    13 Jul 2026, 17:00 BST
  6. Submission deadline92 days ago
    21 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
  7. Award decision expected by46 days ago
    4 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
  8. Assessment summaries sent37 days ago
    14 Sept 2026
  9. Latest notice published12 days ago
    9 Oct 2026, 10:13 BST
  10. Today
    21 Oct 2026
  11. Contract startsin 162 days
    1 Apr 2027

Notice history

10 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 5 Jun 2026
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    5 Jun 2026, 14:24 BST
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    25 Jun 2026, 17:08 BST
    UK4
  3. Published value published: £375,000
    25 Jun 2026, 17:08 BST
  4. Status changed to active
    25 Jun 2026, 17:08 BST
  5. Procurement method changed
    25 Jun 2026, 17:08 BST
  6. Deadline published: 21 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
    25 Jun 2026, 17:08 BST
  7. Contract award notice published
    14 Sept 2026, 17:02 BST
    UK6
  8. Status changed to complete
    14 Sept 2026, 17:02 BST
  9. Contract signature expected
    25 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  10. Contract details notice published
    9 Oct 2026, 10:13 BST
    UK7
Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2026-06: 1 release · 5 Jun 2026

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £464,9341 award exc. VAT
Bids received 1714 from SMEs
Contracts signed 1latest 29 Sept 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Across several lots1 award
Lees Cleaning ContractorsSME1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2029 · up to 31 Mar 2031Extensions: This contract will be for a period of 2 years with optional 2 x 12 month extension.£464,93414 Sept 2026Awarded

Contracts

  • Window Cleaning · Lees Cleaning ContractorsSME

    Signed
    29 Sept 2026
    Value
    £464,934
    Period
    1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2029 · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    An opportunity for extension on two occasions for 12-months.

    No agreed KPIs: Under 5 million

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Northumberland5final-stage tenders40—
2 · Newcastle, Leazes, North Tyneside5final-stage tenders40—
3 · Durham, Gateshead, South Tyne and Teesside7final-stage tenders60—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Karbon Homes

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PCDL-6326-LXPW 5 Gosforth Park, Gosforth Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, NE12 8EGContact name, email, phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • Lees Cleaning Contractors LLPAwarded supplierGB-COH: OC350879 43 Maxwell Street, South Shields, North East, NE33 4PUContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications (4)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure