--- title: "Cleaning of Communal areas in HRA (Housing) Properties" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b567" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b567" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b567.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b567.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-11" --- # Cleaning of Communal areas in HRA (Housing) Properties Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b567 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b567) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b567.json) ## Summary Somerset County Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring cleaning services for communal areas in their Housing Revenue Account (HRA) properties. This procurement process, titled "Cleaning of Communal Areas in HRA (Housing) Properties," falls under the industry category of cleaning and sanitation services (CPV code: 90900000). It covers two primary workstreams: cleaning of sheltered housing meeting halls and extra care facilities (Lot 1), and cleaning of communal areas within flat blocks divided into two geographical lots (Lots 2 and 3, with sub-Lots 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B). The tender process commenced on 11th November 2024, with a submission deadline set for 11th December 2024. The contracts are expected to last for 720 days, with renewal options in place for further extensions of up to 12 months twice. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those experienced in communal and residential environments. Companies able to meet strict service and budget criteria are invited to bid. SMEs focusing on cleaning services for residential properties, including sheltered housing and extra care schemes, as well as those capable of handling ad-hoc cleaning requirements such as graffiti removal and sharps disposal, would be well-suited to compete. With the potential for multiple contract awards, businesses can bid for one, two, or all three lots, thus allowing diverse growth opportunities depending on expertise and capacity. The open procedure ensures a competitive bidding process, enhancing chances for capable and qualified suppliers to secure new business with a regional authority. ## Notice Somerset Council has a need to procure one or more contractors to cover the cleaning of sheltered housing meeting halls, extra care housing facilities , communal areas within flat blocks, and to put in place ad-hoc arrangements in place, for example the removal of graffiti, deep cleaning and disposal of sharps. The requirement is divided into two workstreams as follows: Workstream 1 Communal cleaning in meeting halls and extra care schemes (including specification for adhoc deep cleans and other adhoc requirements) Workstream 2 Cleaning of communal areas in flat blocks (including specification for adhoc deep cleans and other adhoc requirements). Workstream 1 is being procured under Lot 1 Communal cleaning in meeting halls and extra care schemes (including specification for adhoc deep cleans and other adhoc requirements) Workstream 2 is being procured under two separate Lots, 2 and 3 as follows: Lot 2: 50% geographical split of cleaning of communal areas in flat blocks (including specification for adhoc deep cleans and other adhoc requirements). There are sub-Lots 2A and 2B to allow potential bidders to respond to potential service and price options. The preferred Lot for award is under sub-Lot 2A. Lot 2B will only be considered where there are no proposals under Lot A that meet the minimum standards required. Lot 3: 50% Geographical split of cleaning of communal areas in flat blocks (including specification for adhoc deep cleans and other adhoc requirements). There are sub-Lots 3A and 3B to allow potential bidders to respond to potential service and price options. The preferred Lot for award is under sub-Lot 3A. Lot 3B be will only be considered where there are no proposals under Lot A that meet the minimum standards required. The Council will only award one contract for one sub-Lot for Lot 2 and one sub-Lot for Lot 3. Applicants may bid for one, two or all three Lots and therefore the number of contracts awarded will be between 1 and 3. ### Lot Information Cleaning Services - Meeting Halls and Extra Care Schemes Cleaning Services - Meeting Halls and Extra Care Schemes Options: The contract will contain 2 options to extend by 12 months Renewal: It is expected that this is an ongoing requirement and will be re-procured on the expiry of the new contract. Lot 2A. Cleaning in Communal Areas within Flat Blocks - Area 1 Lot 2A. Cleaning in communal areas in flat blocks - Area 1 (Approximately 50% of blocks). This option is preferred but requires bids to be received within the specified Budget Options: The contract will contain 2 options to extend by 12 months Renewal: It is expected that this is an ongoing requirement and will be re-procured on the expiry of the new contract. Lot 2B. Cleaning in Communal Areas Within Flat Blocks - Area 1 ( Lot 2B. Cleaning in communal areas in flat blocks - Area 1 (Approximately 50% of blocks). This Lot will only apply if it is not possible to award a contract under Lot 2A Options: The contract will contain 2 options to extend by 12 months Renewal: It is expected that this is an ongoing requirement and will be re-procured on the expiry of the new contract. Lot 3A. Cleaning in Communal Areas within Flat Blocks - Area 2 Lot 3A. Cleaning in communal areas in flat blocks - Area 2 (Approximately 50% of blocks). This option is preferred but requires bids to be received within the specified Budget Options: The contract will contain 2 options to extend by 12 months Renewal: It is expected that this is an ongoing requirement and will be re-procured on the expiry of the new contract. Lot 3B. Cleaning in Communal Areas Within Flat Blocks - Area 2 Lot 3B. Cleaning in communal areas in flat blocks - Area 2 (Approximately 50% of blocks). This Lot will only apply if it is not possible to award a contract under Lot 3A Options: The contract will contain 2 options to extend by 12 months Renewal: It is expected that this is an ongoing requirement and will be re-procured on the expiry of the new contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036393-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £560,000 | | Lots value | £600,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 4DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services - 90910000 - Cleaning services ## Release History - 11 Nov 2024 at 12:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036393-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com - https://www.somerset.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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