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HRA Estate Services Communal Cleaning

MEDWAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2026 at 16:26

Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is overseeing the procurement for "HRA Estate Services Communal Cleaning," focusing on cleaning services within communal areas and refuse collection in Chatham, United Kingdom. The procurement process follows an open procedure under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, and is categorised in the services industry. The award for this contract was pending as of 13 March 2026, with Norse Commercial Services Ltd identified as a supplier, handling cleaning services. The contract period is slated to begin on 1 April 2026 and conclude by 31 March 2031, with the award notice published on 13 March 2026. The contract accommodates a value above threshold at GBP 3,660,000 gross. Stakeholders have until the standstill period end date of 25 March 2026 to raise any issues before final contract signing scheduled for 31 March 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the cleaning and facilities management sector, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality services at competitive costs. The procurement process attracted notable interest, with 10 bids submitted initially, narrowing to 4 at the final stage, including 2 from SMEs. Given the potential for a contract extension and the inclusion of cleaning and accommodation cleaning services, businesses with capacities for large-scale operations may find this opportunity lucrative. Both large and SME categorised entities, especially those focused on quality alongside cost and social value, are well-suited to engage with this opportunity, potentially facilitating business growth through sustained public sector collaboration. The initial successful supplier, Norse Commercial Services Ltd, showcases the type of established business capable of competing effectively. The renewal option could extend the collaboration beyond the initial contract term, allowing for further business development and steady revenue streams.

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Notice Title

HRA Estate Services Communal Cleaning

Notice Description

To provide daily/weekly/fortnightly cleans to various communal areas in general needs blocks and homes for independent living schemes. Also, to facilitate refuse collections in line with the Council collection days.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebfd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023195-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,050,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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