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title: "GB-Colchester: Communal Area Building Cleaning Services"
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buyer: "COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# GB-Colchester: Communal Area Building Cleaning Services

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0eadc431-f28e-4ec4-ac3a-34f03cf0200f

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## Summary

The Colchester Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "GB-Colchester: Communal Area Building Cleaning Services" project, aimed at providing cleaning services for the communal areas of various flats managed by Colchester Borough Homes. This project falls under the Building-cleaning services category and is set in the East of England. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, with a tender submission deadline of 12:00 noon on 12th February 2018. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 17:00 hours on 7th February 2018, with the contract duration anticipated from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in the cleaning sector. Companies with expertise in building cleaning, particularly those familiar with routine cleaning protocols and capable of adapting to the TUPE regulations, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could lead to a steady revenue stream given the sizeable scope of properties managed by Colchester Borough Homes.

## Notice

To provide Building Cleaning Services to the Communal Areas of the 2 and 3 storey flats managed by Colchester Borough Homes (CBH) on behalf of Colchester Borough Council. CBH manages 6,300 homes and 950 leasehold properties. These properties encompass a variety of different builds of flats that date from the 1950s to the late 1970s and are spread across the borough of Colchester, in locations from rural villages to large estates. The cleaning required will incorporate routine cleaning as stipulated within the tender specification. Tenders should also note that TUPE will apply Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Expressions of Interest closes at 17:00 hrs on Wednesday 7th February 2018. Tenders must be submitted via the portal by 12:00 (noon) on Monday 12th February 2018. Please note that interviews will form part of the evaluation process and these will occur week commencing 19th February 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea822d9-8a91-48b9-8a6f-f3caae76cba1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90911200 - Building-cleaning services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2018 at 12:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea822d9-8a91-48b9-8a6f-f3caae76cba1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea822d9-8a91-48b9-8a6f-f3caae76cba1
  12th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-Communal-Area-Building-Cleaning-Services/W5E8K6ARS7
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

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