Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c69-8667-71fa-b718-6e4d3b248be6/expressions-of-interest-cleaning-of-communal-areas-for-both-later-life-and-gen pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Expressions of Interest - Cleaning of communal areas for both Later Life and General Needs social housing [Accent Housing](https://tendernation.io/buyers/accent-housing) Estimated value £100,000 Published 22 Feb 2021 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Accent is a Registered Provider of Social Housing (i.e. a Housing Association) with homes spread across England from the south coast all the way up to the Scottish borders. Wherever possible we are strongly committed to leveraging the money we spend to benefit the communities in which we have homes. We invite expressions of interest for the delivery of regular cleaning services to the communal areas communal areas of both later life and general needs Social Housing developments in East and South-East Lancashire. This opportunity is initially for an 11 month contract to deliver approximately 75 hours cleaning per week against an agreed specification and schedule, across 16 geographically diverse sites. The contract term is restricted to 11 months in order to comply with the commonhold and leasehold reform act 2002. Accent's will commence the required consultation process to support a longer term procurement in July, and subject to acceptable performance, we would strongly encourage the then incumbent to compete for a more permanent contract. There are 4 employees from the existing contract who are entitled to TUPE. Some of these colleagues have worked for Accent through multiple contractors for many years and we would expect them to be transferred into the new contract in good faith. If you are an established provider of cleaning services in East and South-East Lancashire with at least 18 months trading history and a turnover of £150,000 per annum or greater and would like to learn more about this opportunity please register your interest. Additional information: Please note that email and telephone approaches cannot be responded to. All communication to go through the Due North / Proactis ProContract portal please: Read full description ## CPV classification Accommodation, building and window cleaning services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2826816a-7f66-411d-9b5e-c7f85a54c6f6) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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