Tender

HRA Estate Services Communal Cleaning

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is inviting tenders for the provision of estate services communal cleaning, targeting various communal areas in general needs blocks and independent living schemes across Chatham, United Kingdom. This open procedure falls under the services category and is valued at a gross amount of £7,320,000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including the enquiry period closing on 16th December 2025 and the tender submission deadline on 29th December 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and can extend to a maximum period until 31st March 2036, inclusive of a five-year renewal option.

This tender offers substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in cleaning and facilities management, particularly those able to provide consistent quality and cost-effective services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply as they meet suitability criteria. The award criteria emphasise quality, cost, and social value, making it beneficial for companies that can demonstrate high standards and community impact in their service delivery. Engaging in this contract with Medway Council could enhance business credibility and lead to further opportunities in the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Cleaning-services./DVVNF33429 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/DVVNF33429

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebfd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078509-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Dec 20254 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Graham Neil Thomas
Contact Email
graham.thomas1@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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