Award

Communal Cleaning at Tower Hamlets

LONDON & QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 10:19

Tender

05 Aug 2025 at 14:17

PlanningUpdate

24 Jul 2025 at 08:26

Planning

24 Jul 2025 at 08:21

Planning

19 May 2025 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for communal cleaning services at Tower Hamlets was conducted by the London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q), a public authority under sub-central government classification, based in London. The tender, titled "Communal Cleaning at Tower Hamlets," invited bids for comprehensive cleaning services across 37 blocks within the location's five estates. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, which attracted 13 final stage bids, reflecting healthy competition. Key stages of this procurement have been completed, with the award notice issued on 5th February 2026, and the contract set to begin on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2031. The main procurement category is services, specifically falling under the CPV classification for repair and maintenance services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the cleaning and maintenance sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are equipped to offer competitive service and quality. The substantial contract value, set at approximately £1,532,000 excluding VAT, underscores the scale of opportunity, providing a stable income stream over a five-year period. Companies capable of meeting stringent quality requirements, alongside technical and financial criteria, are well-positioned to benefit. The procurement's open procedure encourages wide participation, making it accessible for businesses able to provide expert services in cleaning and environmental maintenance throughout the specified regions of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Communal Cleaning at Tower Hamlets

Notice Description

Communal Cleaning Services at L&Q's Tower Hamlets properties

Planning Information

Teams communication on Tuesday 29th July at 1:00pm with background and specification/services explained and an opportunity to ask questions relating to the ITT Please email Adrian Uden for Teams link Auden@lqgroup.org.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051732
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010312-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£1,532,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON & QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST
Additional Buyers

LONDON AND QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST

Contact Name
Adrian Uden
Contact Email
auden@lqgroup.org.uk
Contact Phone
02081890303

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E15 4PN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLI4 Inner London - East, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVER BRITE CLEANING SERVICES

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