Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement - Communal and Window Cleaning

SOVEREIGN NETWORK GROUP

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PlanningUpdate

19 Sep 2025 at 10:56

Planning

16 Sep 2025 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Sovereign Network Group is engaged in a public procurement process for communal and window cleaning services across their estate in the UK. The current stage of this process is planning, with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 19th September 2025. This services procurement, with an estimated gross value of £29.5 million, seeks qualified bidders by the deadline of 2nd October 2025. The process will proceed via SNG's tender portal, Intend, with all submissions to be made electronically. The project is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and potentially continue through periodic renewals until 2033.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those catering to accommodation and window cleaning sectors. It is well-suited for SMEs that can offer competitive solutions and handle large-scale contracts. With the substantial contract value, participation in this tender could significantly contribute to business growth, facilitating entry or expansion into public sector projects. Interested parties are encouraged to engage early, ensuring compliance with bidding requirements and leveraging the opportunity to establish a robust presence in the public service market.

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Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - Communal and Window Cleaning

Notice Description

Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for SNG communal and window cleaning services for customers across our estate.

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/058066-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2029 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
SOVEREIGN NETWORK GROUP
Contact Name
Gethin Davies-Tallon
Contact Email
gethin.davies-tallon@sng.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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