Award

Window Cleaning Services

MAGENTA LIVING

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2026 at 12:36

Award

24 Mar 2026 at 12:23

Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

Magenta Living, a public undertaking based in Birkenhead, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process for providing window cleaning services to various properties under its management, including low-rise, high-rise, individual flats, and supported properties. The open procedure tender, titled "Window Cleaning Services," falls under the category of sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. The procurement process reached the award stage on 15th April 2026, with the contract starting on 1st June 2026 and ending on 31st May 2030. The awarded supplier is Clearground Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), tasked with executing the service within the specified region, UKD74. The procurement method adhered to the guidelines outlined in the UK Public Contract Regulations 2023/54, ensuring adherence to legal practices and transparency.

Businesses involved in cleaning and environmental services, particularly those with experience in managing contracts for general property maintenance, can find opportunities to expand through collaborations like this. An open procurement approach encourages diverse suppliers, including SMEs, to present competitive bids by focusing on service quality, social value, and price performance. As property portfolios under Magenta Living may fluctuate, maintaining flexibility and adaptability could benefit suppliers. Such tenders offer substantial opportunities by reaching new segments within public procurement, driven by quality customer care, effective performance management, and adhering to rigorous health and safety standards. Hence, it is an attractive proposition for enterprises eager to grow in the environmental services domain.

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Notice Title

Window Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Provision of window cleaning services to Magneta Livings * Low rise properties * High rise properties * Individual flats and supported properties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06038b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034209-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£266,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£266,666 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£231,496 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£231,496 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAGENTA LIVING
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 5AA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLEARGROUND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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