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Award

06 Jul 2026 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Sanctuary Housing Association focuses on window cleaning services, encompassing both internal and external requirements. The contracting process falls under the industry category of accommodation, building and window cleaning services, distributed across the UK regions. This process is in the Award stage, with a contract signed on 26th June 2026, indicating completion status. The procurement method employed was a limited competition approach, denoting a selective tendering method. Key dates include the start and end of the contract period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027, with a contract value of £140,000.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in cleaning services capable of handling contracts across multiple regions within the UK. The successful bidder, UK Commercial Group Limited, highlights the importance of SMEs in public procurement, revealing a path for businesses within similar scope and capacity to engage in future contracts. Such tenders are particularly suitable for firms with a proven track record in delivering timely and quality services, enhancing their portfolio by associating with a reputable contracting authority like Sanctuary Housing Association.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

window cleaning services

Notice Description

window cleaning internal and external

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c420
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063119-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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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