Planning

Soft Market Engagement - Hertforshire Estate Services

METROPOLITAN HOUSING TRUST LIMITED

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11 Feb 2026 at 14:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited (MHT) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Soft Market Engagement - Hertfordshire Estate Services". This process aims to assess potential suppliers for providing a range of services in Hertfordshire, including internal cleaning, grounds maintenance, window cleaning, playground inspections, tree works, and responsive/fly-tipping tasks. The buying organisation operates from London and is classified as a sub-central government authority. The procurement process initiated on 11 February 2026, with a deadline for bidder response submissions set for 27 February 2026. Suppliers are invited to participate in individual engagement sessions from 16 to 27 February 2026, potentially influencing MHT's broader procurement model.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical inspection and testing services, tree maintenance, grounds maintenance, street cleaning, and building cleaning. It represents a chance for service providers to expand their market presence in the Hertfordshire area, and for innovative companies capable of delivering cost-effective and high-quality services to gain an edge. Businesses with expertise in delivering social value and sustainability, as well as technological reporting capabilities, will find this engagement appealing. With a framework for non-binding feedback and collaboration, this process aligns with strategic growth aspirations for businesses seeking to establish partnerships with governmental bodies such as MHT.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Engagement - Hertforshire Estate Services

Notice Description

This Soft Market Engagement (SME) pack, issued by Metropolitan Housing Trust Ltd (MHT) in February 2026, seeks non-binding feedback from suppliers on the future delivery of Estates Services across the Hertfordshire region. The services include internal cleaning, grounds maintenance, window cleaning, playground inspections, tree works, and responsive/fly-tipping tasks. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Technical-inspection-and-testing-services./2644529P8T To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2644529P8T

Planning Information

MHT is seeking supplier insights on: 1. Indicative pricing 2. Delivery models 3. Service innovations 4. Opportunities for cost reduction and improved quality 5. Barriers and practical considerations 6. Technology and reporting capability 7. Social value and sustainability approaches This engagement specifically relates to the Hertfordshire Lot but may inform the wider MHT procurement model. MHT are considering two Lot options: A: Welwyn Garden City Lot comprising of Times Square and the former Shredded Wheat Site (comprised currently of Huntington And Gilbert House on Broadwater Road). B: A wider Timescales: Publication of Market Engagement - 10/02/2026 Optional Supplier 1:1 Sessions - (Please share availability) - 16/02/2026 – 27/02/2026 Deadline for Bidder’s Responses Submission - 27/02/2026 Market engagement outcomes and supplier feedback - 16/02/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064dec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012431-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

90611000 - Street-cleaning services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN HOUSING TRUST LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N14 6PW
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI54 Enfield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Enfield
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Southgate and Wood Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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