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Tender

10 Aug 2026 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Southdown Housing Association is actively seeking tenders for the provision of cleaning services across several locations in East and West Sussex, including Brighton. The procurement process is in the 'Tender' stage, with an open procedure method and under UK legal basis 2023/54. The contract, titled "Shared spaces cleaning works scheduled and responsive cleaning over 3 lots," falls under the services category, specifically cleaning services. The total contract value is approximately GBP 800,000, with submissions to be made electronically by 30th September 2026, 17:00 GMT. Key locations for the contract include areas represented by regions UKJ21, UKJ22, and UKJ28, and the contracting period is scheduled to start on 11th January 2027, with possible extension until 13th January 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in cleaning services, to expand their operations within the public sector. With a substantial budget and contract spread over three lots, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are strongly encouraged to bid, given the suitability and selection criteria outlined in the tender documents. The open procurement process enhances accessibility for a wider range of businesses aiming to secure long-term contracts with the Southdown Housing Association, promising a steady work pipeline and potential contract extension based on performance.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Shared spaces cleaning works scheduled and responsive cleaning over 3 lots

Notice Description

Procurement of cyclical cleaning services for sites across East and West Sussex including Brighton

Lot Information

1 (Brighton)

Bid for cleaning of sites in Brighton and to the West , please refer to the pricing document for a indicative map

Renewal: Contract can be extended for a further year should the provison of service meet the required standards

2 (Eastbourne)

Bid for cleaning of sites in Eastbourne and surrounding areas , please refer to the pricing document for a indicative map

Renewal: Contract can be extended for a further year should the provison of service meet the required standards

3 (Crawley)

Bid for cleaning of sites in Crawley and surrounding areas , please refer to the pricing document for a indicative map

Renewal: Contract can be extended for a further year should the provison of service meet the required standards

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e060
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075828-2026
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, VCSE
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
£666,666 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£666,666 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2027 - 14 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-10-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHDOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1JU
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove, TLJ22 East Sussex CC, TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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