Award

Void Property Clearance and Cleaning

BERNICIA GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 11:39

Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Bernicia Group, a public undertaking in the UK, has recently completed the procurement process for a service titled "Void Property Clearance and Cleaning." This falls under the industry category of cleaning and sanitation services, with a specific focus on regions including Northumberland and Teesside in the United Kingdom. The procurement, initiated as a tender, was conducted using an open procedure, ensuring broad access for interested suppliers. The award date was 12th November 2025, with a contract start date scheduled for 26th February 2026, running until 24th February 2029. Bernicia Group sought contractors for a fully managed service ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while aiming to enhance tenant satisfaction through robust property maintenance services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the cleaning sector, particularly those with the capability to provide comprehensive void property services across the specified regions. Companies like SMEs, especially those with experience in property maintenance and cleaning, can benefit from scaling operations through this substantial contract valued at £900,000 (gross amount of £1,080,000). Such engagements offer growth prospects in terms of revenue and exposure within the public sector, while also aligning with enterprises that prioritise compliance with rigorous safety standards and environmental considerations in their service delivery. The open procurement method ensures a competitive selection process, ideal for businesses that can meet the high standards and innovative service delivery required by Bernicia Group.

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Notice Title

Void Property Clearance and Cleaning

Notice Description

The Bernicia Group wish to appoint contractors who can cover the geographical area from Northumberland to Teesside to undertake Voids Clearance and Cleaning services for the Group. As a significant regional business Bernicia is ideally placed to assist with the delivery of the strategic vision for the Northeast, and in doing so deliver positive outcomes for tenants, customers, and stakeholders. In satisfying this requirement they shall operate a fully managed Voids Clearance and Cleaning service, which: * Ensures a robust quality assurance process is established and delivered under the organisation's duties and obligations under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and all subsequent legislation governing all its activities to all stakeholders of the group. * Certifies that the provision of the service whilst undertaking all work activities is carried out in accordance with key criteria as laid down in legislation and statutory regulations. * Ensures that all aspects of the activities undertaken within the service are inspected and reported against giving an impartial and balanced view of performance. * Ensures good practice as set out in industry ACOP's (Approved Code of Practice) and defining legislation is observed across the organisation. * Provides a standard of services that helps to maximise customer satisfaction and provides a positive image to Bernicia. * Delivers a high standard of Voids Clearance and Cleaning services with the use of safe materials or methods that do not pose any harm to the community. This should comply with COSHH guidance. * Delivers effective customer services. * Has a flexible approach to any unplanned or reactive work. The Voids Clearance and Cleaning service contract will cover the Clearance and Cleaning of properties that Bernicia deems appropriate. This is to ensure the safe re-let of the property and to ensure a tidy presentation. The contract will be covered by a pricing schedule of potential works, tasks and charges. Contractor's responsibilities for the Void Clearance and Cleaning Service for all sites: * To carry out a prompt and thorough Void Clearance / Cleaning / Garden Maintenance Service of properties identified by Bernicia * To ensure that a deep clean service is provided when requested to ensure the properties identified are safe and presentable for re-let. * To provide all the relevant equipment and consumables to carry out the contracted tasks * To ensure that any waste materials from carrying out the service are disposed of in a responsible manner. * To ensure that all relevant precautions are taken when removing hazardous, biological waste or drug paraphernalia. To inform Bernicia of any and all such materials that have been identified. It is the responsibility of the contractor to manage the delivery, performance, and provision of the services in a co-ordinated manner in agreement with Bernicia. The contractor must be innovative and proactive throughout the term of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058404
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012794-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-09-29

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BERNICIA GROUP
Contact Name
Owen Riddle (Bernicia Group)
Contact Email
procurement@bernicia.com
Contact Phone
03448003800

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHINGTON
Postcode
NE63 0XF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham, TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees, TLC12 South Teesside, TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, TLC21 Northumberland

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Seaton with Newbiggin West
Westminster Constituency
Blyth and Ashington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANLABY OFFICE CLEANING SERVICES

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