Tender

Provision of Deep and Blitz Cleaning

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM

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Tender

08 May 2026 at 19:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is seeking contractors for the "Provision of Deep and Blitz Cleaning" services, designed to support residential properties and vulnerable residents across the borough. This procurement falls under the services category, focusing on accommodation cleaning and guidance services. The open competition procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 10th June 2026, at noon. The contract, valued at £500,000 excluding VAT, will commence on 1st July 2026 and cover a five-year period, ending on 30th June 2031. Potential bidders can access tender documents through the borough's e-tendering portal, with any inquiries to be submitted by 29th May 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, including SMEs and VCSEs, given that the procurement method is designed for below-threshold open competition. Companies equipped with the necessary capacity and skills in delivering high-quality cleaning services can gain steady business over the contract's lifespan, despite the council not guaranteeing a minimum level of business. The engagement with the borough provides a robust platform for business growth and an opportunity to form strategic partnerships with a public authority, allowing businesses to enhance their service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Deep and Blitz Cleaning

Notice Description

The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham and its ancillary services are tendering for a provision of Deep / Blitz Cleaning from a Contractor that can provide the capacity and skills to carry out this service for the borough's residential properties and vulnerable residents. The provision of this service is to ensure that the Council has the tools required to enable it to fulfil its statutory duties as prescribed in the Care Act 2014. This Specification sets out the nature of the services to be provided. Where quality standards are set out, they are the minimum acceptable level to be achieved on a consistent basis. The Specifications are not exhaustive and are to be taken as indicative of the general standards which are to be achieved throughout the term of the Contract including any extension periods. Where the services required are described, this is to give an indication of the types of services that are required as part of this contract. It is expected that the Contractor will co-operate with the Council during the Contract to provide such services as per this service specification. The Contractor shall deliver the service to the Council covering multiple locations around Borough. The Council cannot guarantee a minimum level of business over the life of the Contract. The Contract will commence on 1st July 2026 and shall continue for 5 year, until 30th June 2031. There will also be a mobilisation period of 2 weeks prior to contract date start to facilitate transition. Further information and tender documents are available on our e-tendering portal https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml and central digital platform Suppliers: How to register your organisation and first administrator on Find a Tender in three easy steps (HTML) - GOV.UK. Any questions regarding the tender should be addressed through the portal in the messaging section Closing date for this tender is no later than noon on 10th June 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06952e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042764-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARKING
Postcode
IG11 7LU
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Barking and Dagenham
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Barking

Further Information

Notice Documents

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