Open tender · Notice 099182-2026
Procurement for Communal Cleaning and Grounds Maintenance in Northeast England (Habinteg)(Split into Lots)
- Value
- £329k
- Closes
- 25 Nov 2026 (17 days)
- Where
- North East
- Lots
- 4
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2030
In plain English
Habinteg Housing Association wants one or more suppliers to clean communal areas and maintain grounds at its residential schemes across Northeast England, from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030. The work is split into four lots, the estimated value is £328,851, and bids close at 12:00 on 25 November 2026.
Good fit for: Small cleaning or grounds maintenance firms based in the North East, such as around North Shields, Stockton or Yarm.
- Must attend a site visit for each lot you bid on
Suppliers are required to attend a mandatory site visit for the Lot(s) they intend to bid for.
- Register for site visits by 12:00 on 30 October 2026
Attendance must be registered no later than 12:00 noon on 30th October 2026.
- Your prices must stay under set budget caps
Suppliers must ensure that submitted pricing does not exceed the applicable budget cap(s).
- Sites may change during the contract with no price relief stated
Should this portfolio require amendment during the Contract Term, including the addition, removal or alteration of schemes, properties or service requirements
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
Habinteg Housing Association wishes to appoint one or more Supplier(s) to deliver communal cleaning and grounds maintenance services across its residential schemes in Northeast England. The services are intended to ensure that communal areas are maintained to an appropriate standard, providing safe, clean and well-maintained environments for residents. The opportunity has been divided into four Lots, comprising: Lot 1 - Communal Cleaning in the Northeast Lot 2(a) - Grounds Maintenance in North Shields and Royal Quays Lot 2(b) - Grounds Maintenance in Stockton, Hemlington and Whinney Banks Lot 2(c) - Grounds Maintenance in Yarm The successful Supplier(s) will be expected to provide services to all sites within the Lot(s) awarded. Suppliers may submit a Tender Response for any or all Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated independently, and there is no restriction on the number of Lots that may be awarded to an individual Supplier. Habinteg welcomes bids from suppliers of all sizes, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and has structured the opportunity into Lots to encourage competition and maximise opportunities for local suppliers. Suppliers are required to attend a mandatory site visit for the Lot(s) they intend to bid for. Site visit dates, locations and the registration process are detailed within Schedule 1. Suppliers are responsible for ensuring that they attend all mandatory site visits relevant to their Tender Response. Attendance must be registered no later than 12:00 noon on 30th October 2026. Habinteg has established Lot-specific and site-specific budget caps as detailed within the relevant Schedule 4 - Pricing Schedule. Suppliers must ensure that submitted pricing does not exceed the applicable budget cap(s). Habinteg is seeking to establish constr…
Getting the documents
procontract.due-north.com (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 20 Oct 2026.
What similar contracts went for
Similar contracts went for £170k to £1.1m (6 since 2025; 2 won by small firms).
| Contract | Won by | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning, Pest Control and Grounds Maintenance Contract Buckinghamshire New University | Bidvest Noonan (UK) Limited | £1.1m | 15 Jul |
| Cleaning of Communal Areas North Kesteven District Council North Kesteven District Council | Ideal Cleaning Services Limited SME | £170k | 10 Mar |
| Communal Area Cleaning Services PRIMA Housing Group | Premier Cleaning & Transport Services (UK) Ltd SME | £634k | 19 Jan |
| Communal Cleaning Lot 1 Midland Heart Limited | Clean Green Cleaning Services | £352k | 16 Oct |
| Communal Cleaning Lot 4 Midland Heart Limited | Pinnacle FM Limited | £385k | 16 Oct |
| Communal Cleaning Lot 2 and Lot 3 Midland Heart Limited | Chequers Contract Services Limited | £740k | 16 Oct |
From the award notices on Find a Tender and Public Contracts Scotland. Values are as each notice states them and cover the contract's whole term: most notices give the value before VAT, but about one in seven gives only a figure including VAT. AI picked these as the same kind of work and can be wrong, so check what each one included before you price.
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