Award

Cleaning Contractor

CHOICE HOUISNG IRELAND LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2025 at 11:15

Award

09 Dec 2025 at 14:31

Tender

26 Sep 2025 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

Choice Housing Ireland Limited has awarded a contract for cleaning and waste management services across their housing schemes and offices in Northern Ireland. The procurement process, identified by the title "Cleaning Contractor," was conducted using an open procedure and falls under the services category, completed on 19th December 2025. The successful bidder, OCS GROUP UK LIMITED, will commence the contract on 2nd March 2026, with services extending until 1st March 2029, subject to a potential 24-month extension. The estimated contract value is approximately £4,710,619.02, and it includes services such as emergency biohazard cleaning, waste removal, and specialised cleaning tasks.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the cleaning services industry, particularly those experienced in providing comprehensive cleaning and waste management solutions. Large organisations like OCS GROUP UK LIMITED can benefit from expanding their portfolio with this £4.7 million contract, enhancing their presence in Northern Ireland. SMEs interested in delivering high-quality technical and social value responses were also encouraged to participate, reflecting the tender’s emphasis on both cost efficiency and service quality. Such contracts can be pivotal in facilitating business growth, allowing companies to showcase their capabilities and secure long-term partnerships with public sector bodies.

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Notice Title

Cleaning Contractor

Notice Description

The provision of cleaning services at various housing schemes and offices across Northern Ireland .

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: To be mutually agreed by both parties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a2fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084794-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90600000 - Cleaning and sanitation services in urban or rural areas, and related services

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

90919000 - Office, school and office equipment cleaning services

90919200 - Office cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,710,619 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,710,619 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHOICE HOUISNG IRELAND LIMITED
Additional Buyers

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
TLN Northern Ireland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCS GROUP

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