Planning

Cleaning and Waste Management - Pre Market Engagement

CHOICE HOUSING IRELAND LIMITED

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Planning

12 Aug 2025 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

Choice Housing Ireland Limited, based in Belfast, UK, is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Cleaning and Waste Management - Pre Market Engagement." This planned procurement seeks partners to deliver office and scheme cleaning works alongside waste management services across various housing developments. These services encompass cleaning communal areas, maintaining office spaces, and managing waste, including bin upkeep and general hygiene. The procurement is currently at the pre-market engagement phase, with potential suppliers being invited to express interest by 22nd August 2025. The legal basis for this procurement aligns with UK Public General Acts 2023, marking important deadlines for business entities seeking to participate in this opportunity starting December 2025 until November 2028, with potential extensions until 2030.

This procurement provides significant growth opportunities for businesses in the sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services sector, with particular potential for SMEs and VCSEs. By securing a contract with Choice Housing Ireland Limited, businesses can establish long-term partnerships and potentially expand into a market requiring comprehensive cleaning and waste management services. These services are crucial across various housing developments managed by the buyer. Firms specializing in office and housing scheme cleaning, waste management, and related services would be well-suited to compete, leveraging their operational capacities for substantial contract values reaching up to £9,600,000. The engaged procurement process emphasizes market interest and competitive capability, offering a robust platform for sustainable business expansion.

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Notice Title

Cleaning and Waste Management - Pre Market Engagement

Notice Description

*Pre Market Engagement* Choice Housing Ireland are currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with suitably qualified contractor for the provision of office and scheme cleaning works and waste management services. Requirements include: Cleaning services * General Needs, Sheltered and Supported Housing Developments - Duties include cleaning of communal areas including entrances, hallways, corridors, lifts, driveways and paths. * Office cleaning. Waste services * Waste/bin store area upkeep, tidiness and general hygiene management. * Bin presentation and return for council removal. * Ad-hoc waste services to include removal of bulk items. * Industrial cleaning services. Prior to initiating the procurement Choice wish to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process.

Planning Information

*Pre Market Engagement* Choice Housing Ireland are currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with suitably qualified contractor for the provision of office and scheme cleaning works and waste management services. Requirements include: Cleaning services • General Needs, Sheltered and Supported Housing Developments – Duties include cleaning of communal areas including entrances, hallways, corridors, lifts, driveways and paths. • Office cleaning. Waste services • Waste/bin store area upkeep, tidiness and general hygiene management. • Bin presentation and return for council removal. • Ad-hoc waste services to include removal of bulk items. • Industrial cleaning services. Prior to initiating the procurement Choice wish to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058645
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048089-2025
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

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90511200 - Household-refuse collection services

90511300 - Litter collection services

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

90513100 - Household-refuse disposal services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

90914000 - Car park cleaning services

90918000 - Bin-cleaning services

90919200 - Office cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHOICE HOUSING IRELAND LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@choice-housing.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 4DN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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