Tender

Competitive Flexible Procedure Invitation to Tender for cleaning services

SOVEREIGN NETWORK GROUP

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 15:35

PlanningUpdate

19 Sep 2025 at 10:56

Planning

16 Sep 2025 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Sovereign Network Group (SNG) has initiated a tender process for cleaning services through a Competitive Flexible Procedure, allowing businesses to secure contracts for communal, window, and additional cleaning across its residential and supported housing portfolio. This procurement spans three distinct lots covering various regions including Oxford, Berkshire & North Hampshire, South Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Basingstoke, Christchurch, Poole & Dorset, and Devon, Bristol & Wiltshire. The tender is currently in the active stage as of 27 February 2026 with key dates such as the expression of interest deadline on 24 March 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, with an expected contract start date of 4 December 2026. The process is selectively competitive, aiming to shortlist up to six suppliers per lot, who will then proceed to submit initial tenders.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for cleaning service providers, particularly SMEs, to expand their market presence by delivering high-quality and social value-driven services across SNG's expanding portfolio. Given the potential for organic growth, including the delivery of up to 2,500 new homes per year, companies with the capability to deliver large-scale cleaning solutions will find this procurement especially advantageous. With a procurement procedure that emphasises both price and quality, businesses focused on sustainable and efficient service methods will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Participation requires setting up an account on SNG's In-Tend portal for electronic submissions, ensuring a streamlined application process for interested bidders.

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Notice Title

Competitive Flexible Procedure Invitation to Tender for cleaning services

Notice Description

Sovereign Network Group is commencing a Competitive Flexible Procedure to procure communal, window and additional cleaning services across three lots. This procurement covers the full delivery of cleaning services across SNG's residential and supported housing portfolio including

Lot Information

Lot 1

Localities 1,2,3. Oxford, Berkshire & North Hampshire

Options: The Client anticipates organic growth in its development programme, which may expand to the delivery of up to 2,500 new homes per year. In line with the Procurement Act 2023, bidders are advised that the annual contract value and volume of properties may increase accordingly. Any such growth, including that arising from merger activity, is intended to be accommodated within the resulting contract.

Renewal: An initial term of 5 years (extendable at the Client's sole option for a further period or periods of up to a maximum 4 years, giving a total of 9 years)

Lot 2

Localities 4,5,6,7. South Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Basingstoke, Christchurch and Poole & Dorset

Options: The Client anticipates organic growth in its development programme, which may expand to the delivery of up to 2,500 new homes per year. In line with the Procurement Act 2023, bidders are advised that the annual contract value and volume of properties may increase accordingly. Any such growth, including that arising from merger activity, is intended to be accommodated within the resulting contract.

Renewal: An initial term of 5 years (extendable at the Client's sole option for a further period or periods of up to a maximum 4 years, giving a total of 9 years)

Lot 3

Localities 8,9,10. Devon, Bristol & Wiltshire

Options: The Client anticipates organic growth in its development programme, which may expand to the delivery of up to 2,500 new homes per year. In line with the Procurement Act 2023, bidders are advised that the annual contract value and volume of properties may increase accordingly. Any such growth, including that arising from merger activity, is intended to be accommodated within the resulting contract.

Renewal: An initial term of 5 years (extendable at the Client's sole option for a further period or periods of up to a maximum 4 years, giving a total of 9 years)

Planning Information

PME notice for SNG communal and window cleaning services. All bidders must create an account with SNG's tender portal Intend - all documents must be submitted electronically to Intend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sovereign/aspx/Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018064-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

90918000 - Bin-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,618,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,618,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Dec 2026 - 3 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOVEREIGN NETWORK GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASINGSTOKE
Postcode
RG21 4FA
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Eastrop & Grove
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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