---
title: "Cleaning Services for Social Housing 2024-27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042d2a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-18"
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# Cleaning Services for Social Housing 2024-27

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042d2a

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## Summary

Folkestone and Hythe District Council has awarded a contract to CLEANSCAPES LIMITED for the provision of cleaning services for the communal areas of the Council's social housing stock. The contract, valued at £1,853,987.72 GBP, is set to commence on 1 October 2024 and will last for 3 years, with the possibility of extensions for an additional 36 months. This project, described under the industry category "Accommodation, building and window cleaning services" (CPV 90911000), went through a selective "Restricted procedure" procurement method and is classified as a service under the General Public Services sector. The initial procurement stage commenced on 15 January 2024, and the award was completed as of 18 September 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and other businesses involved in cleaning services, particularly those specialising in communal and window cleaning. By engaging in this contract, businesses can foster growth through long-term collaboration with a regional authority. Key criteria for assessment included quality aspects like resourcing, mobilisation, performance management, carbon reduction, and social value, alongside price considerations. Such opportunities are ideal for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in public sector contracts, especially within the social housing domain in the UKJ44 region, encompassing Folkestone. Participation in similar tenders requires demonstrating robust service quality and capability to manage and deliver high standards in cleaning and maintenance services.

## Notice

cleaning services for the communal areas of FHDC's social housing stock. The contract is anticipated to start 1 October 2024 and continue for a period of 3 years (with the option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 36 months).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

cleaning services (including window cleaning) for the communal areas of FHDC's social housing stock. The contract is anticipated to start 1 October 2024 and continue for a period of 3 years (with the option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 36 months).

Renewal: the option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 36 months months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029781-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,722,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,853,987 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | TLJ44 East Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLEANSCAPES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2024 at 08:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029781-2024
- 15 Jan 2024 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001284-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=e2f95ad4-aeb3-ee11-8127-005056b64545
- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/council-transparency/procurement-information

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