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02 Jul 2026 at 14:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract for providing routine gutter cleaning services has been awarded by Sanctuary Housing Association to UK Commercial Group Limited. The procurement, identified by tender ID SGC1970, falls under the services category and is aimed at maintaining the gutters for Sanctuary Care Homes across various regions in England and Scotland. The procurement follows a limited method below the threshold for competition. Announced on 2nd July 2026, the contract's active period began on 1st July 2026 and will conclude on 30th June 2027. The contract is valued at £140,000 GBP. The procuring entity, located in Worcester, United Kingdom, operates within the public authority - sub-central government classification.

The tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies in the building-cleaning services sector, particularly those capable of adhering to strict service timelines and quality standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises with experience in large-scale maintenance operations across multiple locations would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. This procurement presents an opportunity for service providers to enhance their reputation and secure a foothold in a competitive market, as evidenced by the successful engagement of UK Commercial Group Limited, which met the procurement's key performance indicators such as appointment scheduling, service reporting, and complaints management.

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Notice Title

Gutter Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of routine gutter clearing services to Sanctuary Care Care Homes across England and Scotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c250
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062414-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANCTUARY HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Additional Buyers

SANCTUARY CARE LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 3ZQ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK COMMERCIAL GROUP

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