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title: "Cleaning of Communal Areas"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064731"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ST ALBANS CITY AND DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# Cleaning of Communal Areas

Buyer: ST ALBANS CITY AND DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064731

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## Summary

St Albans City and District Council is seeking to outsource the cleaning of communal areas across 273 blocks of flats and two sheltered housing schemes. This tender, titled "Cleaning of Communal Areas," falls within the services industry category, specifically for accommodation, building, and window cleaning services. The procurement is being managed using an open procedure, offering an opportunity for various providers to participate. The tender is currently in the submission phase, with bids due by 14th August 2026, and the contract period is scheduled to start on 1st November 2026, lasting until 31st October 2031. The location for this contract is within the UKH23 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those experienced in servicing residential blocks and sheltered housing schemes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, as the tender has been deemed suitable for such organisations. Companies with a focus on high-quality service and competitive pricing will find this tender appealing, given the award criteria of 60% quality and 40% price. As the procurement method invites open competition, there is potential for diverse business growth opportunities within the communal cleaning sector.

## Notice

Housing and Inclusion Committee agreed the restructure to Asset and Tenancy Teams at its meeting in June 2025. Part of this restructure involves replacing the caretaking service with Estate Wardens and outsourcing the cleaning of communal areas to the 273 blocks of flats and 2 sheltered housing schemes to an external contractor.

### Planning Information

To view this engagement opportunity, prospective suppliers must first register on the PSPS electronic tendering portal http://in-tendhost.co.uk/pspslprocurement/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066412-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | ST ALBANS CITY AND DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | ST ALBANS |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL1 3JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 15:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066412-2026
- 4 Feb 2026 at 15:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010084-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066412-2026
  14th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010084-2026
  4th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://in-tendhost.co.uk/pspslprocurement/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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