Planning

Window Cleaning Services (North)

ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

11 Aug 2025 at 11:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 May 2025 at 10:10

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Anchor Hanover Group, a public authority in Bradford, involves planning for window cleaning services in the North region. This project, titled "Window Cleaning Services (North)," targets the Yorkshire, North West, and North East regions of the United Kingdom, covering approximately 300 locations. The procurement belongs to the services category, with key services scheduled on a four to eight-weekly basis, and offers additional cleaning services where required. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a scheduled market engagement meeting by 29 August 2025. Key documents for this tender were published on 11 August 2025, and the future notice for the full tender details is expected by 1 October 2025. The contract, planned to commence on 1 April 2026, will run until 31 March 2029, and possibly extend to 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in window cleaning services, particularly those able to manage extensive, regionally distributed operations across mid to high-rise housing and care homes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are noted as suitable contenders for this contract, with a procurement value set at £2 million gross. The inclusion of additional services such as gutter cleaning, and the potential implications of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE) regulations, suggest that businesses with experience in comprehensive service offerings and workforce management will be well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. The procurement process's planned nature allows interested firms to prepare in advance, fostering business growth through strategic preparation and participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Window Cleaning Services (North)

Notice Description

As England's largest provider of specialist housing and care for those in later life, we manage 54,000 homes for both rent and sale to those aged 55 and over. This opportunity will provide a service to: Regional service, across Yorkshire, North West and North East Approximately 300 locations Services range from four, six and eight weekly Addtional services such as gutter cleaning, can be added if a location specifies. TUPE may be applicable for this service Service is specific predominantly for mid/high rise housing locations but covers a number of care homes as well

Planning Information

We are looking to conduct short, virtual meeting with suppliers to understand the current marketplace and what is on offer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0516a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047614-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,666,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
facilities.procurement@anchor.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 2ST
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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