Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
8 September 2026
12 days remaining
Published
25 August 2026
Type
services
Overview
Housing Cleaning Request for Proposal - 3 Year contract. The Housing Management Team is seeking a cleaning contractor to maintain internal communal areas and complete void cleans across our portfolio of properties in Banbury and Bicester to a high standard
AI Analysis
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The Housing Management Team is looking for a cleaning contractor for a three‑year contract to keep communal areas tidy and to carry out void cleaning in their housing stock in Banbury and Bicester.
Requirements
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents.
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Regular cleaning and upkeep of internal communal areas such as hallways, stairwells, lifts and shared facilities across the Banbury and Bicester portfolio
- Performing void cleaning (deep clean of empty units after tenant move‑out) to a high standard
- Providing cleaning consumables and maintaining cleaning records as required
How to Read This Tender
- 1Look for sections titled ‘Scope of Work’, ‘Service Levels’ and ‘Performance Indicators’ – they define what the buyer expects on a day‑to‑day basis.
- 2Check any references to insurance, health‑and‑safety and DBS checks – even if not listed here they will be mandatory in the full documents.
- 3Note the contract length (3 years) and any break‑clause or renewal options – they affect pricing and risk.
- 4Identify any submission requirements (e.g., price breakdown, CVs, references) early so you can gather the information before the deadline.
- 5Beware of vague wording like ‘high standard’; the detailed specifications will clarify exact cleaning frequencies and quality metrics.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Emphasise any previous experience with social‑housing or similar communal‑area contracts – buyers often favour proven sector knowledge.
- Consider partnering with a local subcontractor for void‑cleaning spikes to boost capacity without over‑committing staff.
- Highlight social value contributions (e.g., employing local residents, using eco‑friendly products) as many public contracts award extra points for this.
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Cherwell District CouncilKey Dates
Published
25 August 2026
Submission deadline
8 September 2026
Notice type
opportunity
Source
eu supply
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