--- title: "Empty Homes Cleaning Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cd2cf49d-a019-45db-a86b-ebf48e160c19" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd2cf49d-a019-45db-a86b-ebf48e160c19" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd2cf49d-a019-45db-a86b-ebf48e160c19.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd2cf49d-a019-45db-a86b-ebf48e160c19.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "KNOWSLEY HOUSING TRUST" published: "2020-12-18" --- # Empty Homes Cleaning Services Framework Buyer: KNOWSLEY HOUSING TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd2cf49d-a019-45db-a86b-ebf48e160c19 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd2cf49d-a019-45db-a86b-ebf48e160c19) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd2cf49d-a019-45db-a86b-ebf48e160c19.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Knowsley Housing Trust, which is seeking bids for the "Empty Homes Cleaning Services Framework." This initiative falls under the accommodation, building, and window cleaning services category and primarily serves empty homes within the borough of Knowsley, with potential needs extending throughout the North West of England. The tender was published on 6th February 2020, with a tender submission deadline of 9th March 2020. The contract value is approximately £800,000, and the successful contractor will provide services starting from 13th April 2020 until 12th April 2024. The procurement method used is an open procedure. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for cleaning service contractors, particularly SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) that specialise in accommodation, building, and window cleaning services. Contractors with the capacity to manage cleaning for multiple properties simultaneously or those with experience in handling large contracts would be well-suited to compete. Given the geographical spread of service requirements across the North West of England, businesses operating in this region may find strategic advantages in their bids, enhancing their potential for success. ## Notice The client is seeking bids from cleaning contractors to establish a framework of contractors to provide cleaning services for empty homes. The majority of properties that will be covered by the framework will be within the Borough of Knowsley, however, First Ark may also require cleaning services throughout the North West of England and surrounding areas, as appropriate to meet the operational needs of the business. The contract will be available to the following, such that each of the following will be entitled to purchase services from the successful bidder at the discretion of First Ark Group: - First Ark Group and all subsidiary undertakings of First Ark both current and future - All parts of any current or future group structure of which First Ark is, or may become, a part - Any joint venture entities (whether companies, limited liability partnerships or otherwise) in which any member of the First Ark Group participates from time to time (whether as a shareholder, member or otherwise), and are permitted by First Ark to make particular purchases from the service provider from time to time Further information regarding the requirements are found within the tender documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af81e22-d069-42e8-93b4-c75bcf5c2f8a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Dec 2020 | | Contract period | 25 Jan 2021 - 24 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £800,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KNOWSLEY HOUSING TRUST | | Locality | PRESCOT | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L34 1PJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside | | Local authority | Knowsley | | Electoral ward | St Michaels | | Westminster constituency | Knowsley | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | APM CLEANING & REPAIR; CAS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES; IDVERDE; ORBIS PROTECT; VPS (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services ## Release History - 18 Dec 2020 at 18:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af81e22-d069-42e8-93b4-c75bcf5c2f8a - 6 Feb 2020 at 16:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6f439d9-de2c-428c-84fb-830ed56406c3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af81e22-d069-42e8-93b4-c75bcf5c2f8a 18th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6f439d9-de2c-428c-84fb-830ed56406c3 6th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9ad1d0eb-6647-ea11-80ff-005056b64545 Tender Documents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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