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title: "bpha - Cleaning Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ab7b"
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# bpha - Cleaning Services

Buyer: BPHA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ab7b

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## Summary

The procurement process for bpha's Cleaning Services is currently in the tendering stage. The buying organisation, bpha, located in Bedford, UK, is looking to appoint service providers for the provision of communal cleaning services across its housing portfolio. The contract, valued at approximately £733,000 per annum, is divided into two lots covering different regions, including Bedford, Cambridge, and Milton Keynes. The tender allows for an initial contract term of three years, with the possibility of two subsequent 12-month extensions. The procurement follows an open, competitive flexible procedure, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 3rd July 2026, and a tender period closing on 2nd November 2026. The contract award is scheduled by 18th December 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in cleaning services. SMEs are especially encouraged to apply, given the bidding requirements that favour suitably qualified and experienced providers. Companies experienced in building-cleaning, window-cleaning, and other related sectors will find this tender an attractive growth prospect. Eligible businesses can apply for one or both lots, although they can only be awarded one, allowing for focused competition across distinct geographical areas. The tender's two-stage process emphasises compliance and quality at the initial stage, ensuring that only the most competent firms progress to submitting detailed proposals and commercial offers.

## Notice

bpha is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of Communal Cleaning Services across its housing portfolio. The contract is divided into two lots: Lot 1 (Inner Circle) covering Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes, including office cleaning at bpha's Bedford office; and Lot 2 (Outer Circle) covering Cambridge, Peterborough, Oxford and Towcester. Services to be delivered under the contract include communal cleaning of shared areas, window cleaning, bin area maintenance, ledge and facade cleaning, and gutter clearance across bpha's residential stock of over 20,000 homes. The contract has an estimated total value of PS733,000 per annum across both lots, with an initial term of three years and up to two optional 12-month extensions, giving a maximum total term of five years. Bidders may apply for one or both lots but may only be awarded one. BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THAT THE WORDING IN THIS NOTICE REGARIDNG ONLY BEING ABLE TO BID FOR AND BE APPOINTED TO ONE LOT IS PARTIALLY INCORRECT. THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH FTS THAT DISALLOWS YOU FROM INPUTTING ACCURATE NUMBERS INTO THESE FIELDS. BIDDERS ARE PERMITTED TO BID FOR BOTH LOTS OF THIS TENDER, BUT MAY ONLY BE APPOINTED TO ONE.

### Lot Information

bpha - Cleaning Services

Inner Circle Bedford Luton Milton Keynes *This lot includes office cleaning services at bpha's office in Bedford

Renewal: The contract is for an inital period of 3 years. There are then 2, 12 month extensions available subject to mutual agreement. The contract value listed on this notice is reflective of the 5 year period.

Outer Circle

Outer Circle Cambridge Peterborough Oxford Towcester *This lot does not include office cleaning services

Renewal: The contract is for an initial period of 3 years. Then there are 2, 12 month extensions subject to mutual agreement. The contract values listed in this notice are reflective of the 5 year term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051891-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2031-06-02 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,665,000 |
| Lots value | £3,665,000 |
| 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 | BPHA |
| Additional buyers | ECHELON CONSULTANCY |
| Locality | ST ALBANS |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL1 4TB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Harpur |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90612000 - Street-sweeping services
- 90650000 - Asbestos removal services
- 90910000 - Cleaning services
- 90911200 - Building-cleaning services
- 90911300 - Window-cleaning services
- 90919200 - Office cleaning services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 12:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051891-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051891-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105980&TID100111098&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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