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Tender

21 Jul 2026 at 07:58

Summary of the contracting process

Moat Homes Limited is seeking service providers to deliver communal cleaning services across all of its owned, leased, and managed residential buildings. The procurement process, titled "Communal Cleaning Services," falls under the cleaning services industry category and is active in regions including Essex, Kent, London, and Sussex. This open procedure is part of the tender stage and aims to appoint either a single or multiple providers. The anticipated contract will commence on 1st June 2027 and could extend up to 31st May 2033. Interested parties must submit their tenders via Moat's e-tendering portal by 18th August 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 6th August 2026. The award decision is expected by late September 2026.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in cleaning services. It is suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given its scale and scope. Suitable businesses can leverage this opportunity to establish long-term partnerships with Moat Homes, by bidding for multiple lots and demonstrating strong commitments to quality, price, and social value. The process will appoint contractors based on the most advantageous tender, promoting competition that could result in securing valuable contracts and eventual growth for successful applicants.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Communal Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Moat Homes are seeking Service Provider (s) to deliver communal cleaning services to all Moat's owned, leased and managed residential buildings and associated services. Further details of the required service are set out in the procurement documents published with this Tender Notice. The aim of this procurement process is to appoint either a single or multiple service provider(s) to deliver the services detailed in the procurement documents. The form of contract will be JCT MTC 2016 (with bespoke amendments) (the "Contract"). It is anticipated that the Contract shall commence on 1st June 2027 and, subject to satisfactory performance, shall continue until 31st May 2030 with the option to extend the for additional periods of up to three (3) years, providing a total possible Contract period until midnight on 31st May 2033. The scope of requirements under the new contract will include but not limited to the following: * Provide a safe and secure working environment for all customers * Ensure any bulk rubbish/waste is reported to the Moat Contract Manager * Ensure waste is disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner, whilst also complying with the relevant legislation. * Provide evidence of risk assessments and method states for all tasks to be performed under the Contract prior to commence of Services on Site. The new contract will be like the current with the inclusion of gutter cleaning. No preliminary market engagement was undertaken as this is a well established service.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Essex

Communal Cleaning Services - Essex

Renewal: It is anticipated that the Contract shall commence on 1st June 2027 and, subject to satisfactory performance, shall continue until 31st May 2030 with the option to extend the for additional periods of up to three (3) years, providing a total possible Contract period until midnight on 31st May 2033.

Communal Cleaning - Kent

Provision for Communal Cleaning Services - Kent

Renewal: It is anticipated that the Contract shall commence on 1st June 2027 and, subject to satisfactory performance, shall continue until 31st May 2030 with the option to extend the for additional periods of up to three (3) years, providing a total possible Contract period until midnight on 31st May 2033.

Lot 3 - London & Sussex

Communal Cleaning Services - London & Sussex

Renewal: It is anticipated that the Contract shall commence on 1st June 2027 and, subject to satisfactory performance, shall continue until 31st May 2030 with the option to extend the for additional periods of up to three (3) years, providing a total possible Contract period until midnight on 31st May 2033.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068495-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,165,913 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,165,912 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 31 May 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MOAT HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA2 6QE
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex, TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Stone Castle
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Further Information

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