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Planning

23 Jul 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Hundred Houses Society Ltd, located in Cambridge, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a significant cleaning services contract entitled "HHS - Cleaning". This initiative falls under the services industry category and covers the routine and specialised cleaning of the Society's housing stock and communal areas. The procurement process is facilitated by Eastern Procurement Limited and involves pre-market engagement to refine the contract specifications. Interested suppliers can participate in this preliminary market stage by completing a questionnaire by 13th August 2026. Once finalised, the contract is expected to commence on 1st November 2026 and may continue until 2031, with the potential to extend to 2033.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the cleaning and maintenance industries to expand their portfolios by engaging in a multi-year contract valued at over £560,000. Companies experienced in communal and specialist cleaning services are well-suited for this opportunity. Additionally, the contract is suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing an inclusive platform for diverse business participation and potential growth.

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Notice Title

HHS - Cleaning

Notice Description

Hundred Houses Society is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified Supplier to provide cleaning services across its housing stock, communal areas and associated premises. The services will include the routine cleaning of communal entrances, corridors, stairwells, landings, lifts, shared facilities, internal windows and other communal areas. The Supplier may also be required to undertake periodic deep cleaning, removal of waste and debris, specialist cleaning, emergency or reactive cleaning services, and other associated works where instructed.

Planning Information

Eastern Procurement is undertaking preliminary market engagement on behalf of Hundred Houses Society ahead of the procurement of its upcoming Cleaning Services contract. The purpose of this engagement is to invite input from the market to help us: • Understand supplier capabilities and capacity • Ensure the procurement reflects current market conditions • Develop a contract that is fit for purpose and aligned with Hundred Houses Society's requirements • Understand the systems, reporting and customer portal information available to clients We encourage all suppliers with experience in delivering communal cleaning, specialist cleaning and associated services to engage with us at this early stage. Interested organisations are invited to complete the Hundred Houses Cleaning Services Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire. This will allow suppliers to express their interest and provide initial feedback to help shape the procurement. Questionnaire link: https://forms.office.com/e/kYVj7p1XnM The deadline for completing the questionnaire is 13th August 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d288
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069956-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Aug 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 30 Oct 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HUNDRED HOUSES SOCIETY LTD
Additional Buyers

EASTERN PROCUREMENT 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
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB4 1QW
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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