Scope
Description
The Guinness Partnership Limited, together with its appointed managing agent ProcurePublic Limited, is establishing a single-lot framework for the provision of cleaning and associated services. The framework will cover communal cleaning, window cleaning, gutter cleaning, and the removal of bulk waste for residential, commercial, and mixed-use buildings.
The framework will support both planned scheduled services and reactive requirements, ensuring safe, clean, and well-maintained environments for residents and building users. The scope of services includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Communal Cleaning
Routine, periodic, and reactive cleaning of shared areas
Cleaning of entranceways, corridors, stairwells, lifts, and lobbies
Deep cleans and enhanced hygiene requirements
Cleaning of hard floors, carpets, and mats
Cleaning of communal kitchens, laundries, and amenity rooms
Bin store and refuse area hygiene
High-level dusting and environmental hygiene
Emergency cleaning and responsive attendance
Window Cleaning
Internal and external window cleaning
Abseil, cradle, MEWP, and pole-fed cleaning methods
Cleaning of glazing, façades, atria glass, balcony glass, and partitions
Gutter Cleaning
Routine, planned, and reactive gutter clearance
Associated downpipe and drainage clearance
Reactive and ad-hoc window cleans (where required as part of access provision)
Bulk Waste Removal
Removal and lawful disposal of bulk household waste
Clearance of fly-tipped materials
Removal of furniture, appliances, and oversized items
Scheduled and reactive bulk waste services
Workstream Selection
Although the framework is structured as a single lot, bidders will be able to select the type of service(s) they can deliver through:
Workstream CPV codes
Regions / geographical coverage
Contract value bands
This structure ensures fairness and enables suppliers of all sizes-including SMEs, regional contractors, and specialist providers-to participate according to their capacity and service expertise.
The framework will be made available to all UK public sector contracting authorities.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £90,000,000 excluding VAT
- £108,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 January 2026 to 18 January 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
25
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
2%
Further information about fees
Percentage fee based on Invoices submitted to the client. Payable within 37 days.
Framework operation description
Direct Award and Competitive Selection processes as set out in the framework agreement.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
All UK Contracting Authorities may utilise the framework. These are set out on the ONS and www.procurepublic.co.uk
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
19 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Cost | Cost | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://workdrive.procurepublic.co.uk/external/writer/b4278e425f1db74c7fdfed00e561c05cff61cd8d07406b63291d5f5be8d30414
Tender Documents
Contracting authority
THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
- Companies House: IP031693
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBNQ-4523-TMYT
7th Floor, 350 Euston Road
London
NW1 3AX
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@procurepublic.co.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
PROCUREPUBLIC LIMITED
Summary of their role in this procurement: Managing Agent - Procurement and Administration
- Companies House: 09714989
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWPZ-1557-LRMN
International House
London
EC3V 3NG
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@procurepublic.co.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London