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bpha - Cleaning Services

BPHA

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02 Jun 2026 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for bpha's Cleaning Services is currently in the tendering stage. The buying organisation, bpha, located in Bedford, UK, is looking to appoint service providers for the provision of communal cleaning services across its housing portfolio. The contract, valued at approximately £733,000 per annum, is divided into two lots covering different regions, including Bedford, Cambridge, and Milton Keynes. The tender allows for an initial contract term of three years, with the possibility of two subsequent 12-month extensions. The procurement follows an open, competitive flexible procedure, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 3rd July 2026, and a tender period closing on 2nd November 2026. The contract award is scheduled by 18th December 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in cleaning services. SMEs are especially encouraged to apply, given the bidding requirements that favour suitably qualified and experienced providers. Companies experienced in building-cleaning, window-cleaning, and other related sectors will find this tender an attractive growth prospect. Eligible businesses can apply for one or both lots, although they can only be awarded one, allowing for focused competition across distinct geographical areas. The tender's two-stage process emphasises compliance and quality at the initial stage, ensuring that only the most competent firms progress to submitting detailed proposals and commercial offers.

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Notice Title

bpha - Cleaning Services

Notice Description

bpha is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of Communal Cleaning Services across its housing portfolio. The contract is divided into two lots: Lot 1 (Inner Circle) covering Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes, including office cleaning at bpha's Bedford office; and Lot 2 (Outer Circle) covering Cambridge, Peterborough, Oxford and Towcester. Services to be delivered under the contract include communal cleaning of shared areas, window cleaning, bin area maintenance, ledge and facade cleaning, and gutter clearance across bpha's residential stock of over 20,000 homes. The contract has an estimated total value of PS733,000 per annum across both lots, with an initial term of three years and up to two optional 12-month extensions, giving a maximum total term of five years. Bidders may apply for one or both lots but may only be awarded one. BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THAT THE WORDING IN THIS NOTICE REGARIDNG ONLY BEING ABLE TO BID FOR AND BE APPOINTED TO ONE LOT IS PARTIALLY INCORRECT. THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH FTS THAT DISALLOWS YOU FROM INPUTTING ACCURATE NUMBERS INTO THESE FIELDS. BIDDERS ARE PERMITTED TO BID FOR BOTH LOTS OF THIS TENDER, BUT MAY ONLY BE APPOINTED TO ONE.

Lot Information

bpha - Cleaning Services

Inner Circle Bedford Luton Milton Keynes *This lot includes office cleaning services at bpha's office in Bedford

Renewal: The contract is for an inital period of 3 years. There are then 2, 12 month extensions available subject to mutual agreement. The contract value listed on this notice is reflective of the 5 year period.

Outer Circle

Outer Circle Cambridge Peterborough Oxford Towcester *This lot does not include office cleaning services

Renewal: The contract is for an initial period of 3 years. Then there are 2, 12 month extensions subject to mutual agreement. The contract values listed in this notice are reflective of the 5 year term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051891-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90612000 - Street-sweeping services

90650000 - Asbestos removal services

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

90919200 - Office cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,665,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,665,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 20265 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-06-02

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BPHA
Additional Buyers

ECHELON CONSULTANCY

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL1 4TB
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Harpur
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

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