Tender

Window Cleaning Services

MAGENTA LIVING

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Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Magenta Living, a recognised public undertaking, involves an open procedure for the provision of window cleaning services across various properties, including low and high-rise buildings, individual flats, and supported properties, notably including their headquarters, Partnership Building in Birkenhead, UKD74 region. This tender, titled "Window Cleaning Services" under the services category, commenced on 12th January 2026. Potential suppliers are required to submit their proposals via the Proactis Housing Portal by 9th February 2026, with enquiries ending on 23rd January 2026. The estimated value of the contract is GBP 320,000 and the award decision is expected by 18th March 2026. The contract period is set from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2030, ensuring ongoing maintenance.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs operating in the cleaning services industry, who meet the quality and social value benchmarks set by Magenta Living. With criteria focusing on service delivery, programme of work, contract management, customer care, health and safety, alongside a significant emphasis on pricing at 60%, it favours businesses adept in delivering comprehensive and competitive cleaning services. The process allows equitable access through the open procedure, encouraging bids from competent businesses capable of meeting the scope of the contract both financially and operationally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Window Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Provision of window cleaning services to Magenta Livings * Low rise properties * High rise properties * Individual flats and supported properties This includes for window cleaning services at ML's HQ - Partnership Building and depot at St Mary's Gate. The number of properties to which the services are required may fluctuate during the contract period. Property details will be included in the assoicated tender documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06038b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002206-2026
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

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£266,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£266,666 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 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
MAGENTA LIVING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@magenta.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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