This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2026 at 11:12

Award

13 Mar 2026 at 16:26

Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Medway Council, located in Chatham, United Kingdom, has culminated in the awarding of the contract for "HRA Estate Services Communal Cleaning." This tender involves providing cleaning services to various communal areas in general needs blocks and independent living schemes, with refuse collection services aligning with Council schedules. The procurement used an open procedure, and the process has reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 31 March 2026. The contract period extends from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031, offering a significant business opportunity in the cleaning services industry for the region UKJ41.

This contract, valued at £3,316,484.82 gross, represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services to engage in long-term collaboration with a public sector entity. Norse Commercial Services Ltd, a large-scale company based in Norwich, has been successful in securing this contract. The tender process initially attracted 10 bids, with 4 reaching the final stage, including contributions from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses with a focus on quality and competitive cost strategies, especially those capable of scaling operations for large contracts, would find similar opportunities advantageous for growth and establishing a presence in public procurement markets.

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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/039739-2026
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
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
£2,763,737 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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