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title: "Stair and Window Cleaning Contract 2021 - 2023"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000640493"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LINK GROUP"
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# Stair and Window Cleaning Contract 2021 - 2023

Buyer: LINK GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000640493

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Stair and Window Cleaning Contract 2021 - 2023" is managed by Link Group, a central purchasing body based in Edinburgh, UK. This contract falls under the housing and community amenities sector and has a total value of £828,000. The tender is currently in the active stage and is set to close on 17 February 2021. The contract will deliver cleaning services to communal areas of rented and sheltered accommodation throughout Scotland, with a two-year duration commencing from 1 April 2021, and an option to extend for up to two additional years.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those experienced in managing contracts for public sector clients. Companies with the capacity to uphold high standards of service quality, safety, and community benefit initiatives will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The competitive selection process invites up to six candidates per lot who meet the established scoring criteria, making it essential for potential bidders to demonstrate both their technical capabilities and relevant experience in similar projects.

## Notice

Stair and window cleaning services to the communal areas within rented and sheltered accommodation across Scotland. This is a 2 year contract with an option for plus 1 + 1 year if both parties agree to continue.

### Lot Information

Stair and Window Cleaning Contract 2021 - 2023 - Edinburgh Region

Link Housing is a subsidiary of Link Group Ltd. Link Group Ltd and its subsidiaries (as detailed below) ("Link") is following a two-stage procedure to appoint a contractor to deliver a customer focussed stair and window cleaning contract for 2021 - 2023, with a possibility for further two individual twelve months extension as mutually agreed and subject to negotiations and contract performance (referred to "1+1" hereafter). Link can at their sole discretion extend the period of the contract by one year beyond the contract period stated and further one year thereafter. The contract will be extended for both year three and year four, dependant on both parties being in agreement to extend. The contract will be divided into four "Lots". Lot 1 - Edinburgh region, Lot 2 - Glasgow region, Lot 3 - Falkirk & Fife region and Lot 4 - Lanarkshire region. Each region has approx. 200 property "blocks" that contain entrance corridors, stairs, landings, and windows. These "blocks" range in size and differing amounts of dwellings that use the common areas. Further details, addresses and property details will be issued as part of the second stage of the advertised contract.

Renewal: 2 + 1 + 1 year

Stair and Window Cleaning Contract 2021 - 2023 - Glasgow Region

The SPDs will be marked by a panel of officers from Link with the information being used in the following ways. As indicated below, after review of the SPDs, Link will only select organisations who score more than 70 marks and a maximum of six per "Lot" by attributing scores to certain questions or through exclusion. A maximum of six candidates who receive the highest scores will be invited to tender per "Lot".

Renewal: 2 + 1 + 1

Stair and Window Cleaning Contract 2021 - 2023 - Lanarkshire

The SPDs will be marked by a panel of officers from Link with the information being used in the following ways. As indicated below, after review of the SPDs, Link will only select organisations who score more than 70 marks and a maximum of six per "Lot" by attributing scores to certain questions or through exclusion. A maximum of six candidates who receive the highest scores will be invited to tender per "Lot".

Renewal: 2 + 1 + 1

Stair and Window Cleaning Contract 2021 - 2023 - Falkirk & Fife

The SPDs will be marked by a panel of officers from Link with the information being used in the following ways. As indicated below, after review of the SPDs, Link will only select organisations who score more than 70 marks and a maximum of six per "Lot" by attributing scores to certain questions or through exclusion. A maximum of six candidates who receive the highest scores will be invited to tender per "Lot".

Renewal: 2 + 1 + 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404392 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £828,000 |
| 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 | LINK GROUP |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 1RL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling, TLM78 West Lothian, TLM8 West Central Scotland, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond, TLM82 Glasgow City, TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire, TLM84 North Lanarkshire, TLM91 Scottish Borders, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire, TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404392

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN404392&idx=1
  18th January 2021 - SPD Background Information Stair and Window Cleaning 2021 23
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN404392&idx=2
  18th January 2021 - SPD Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404392
  Stair and Window Cleaning Contract 2021 - 2023 - Stair and window cleaning services to the communal areas within rented and sheltered accommodation across Scotland. This is a 2 year contract with an option for plus 1 + 1 year if both parties agree to continue.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000640493
- https://linkhousing.org.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=640493
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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