1 (Brighton)

The contract timeline includes the following:

• Contract award: 16th October 2026.
• Start of contract: 19th October 2026.
• Commencement Date for duration calculation: 11th January 2027.
• Initial Term: 36 months, commencing on the Commencement Date.
• Extension Option: The agreement may be extended by a further 12 months by mutual agreement and at the customer's sole discretion.
• Contract Extension awards conclusion: on or before 1st July 2029.

The core scope of work for this tender involves shared spaces cleaning services, which include both scheduled and responsive cleaning across three distinct lots. These lots are located in "Brighton" (Lot 1 with 29 sites), "Eastbourne" (Lot 2 with 12 sites), and "Crawley" (Lot 3 with 3 sites). The total approximate annual value for all 42 sites is £200,000. Bidding parties have the option to bid for one, two, or all three lots. It is important to note that cleaning operatives should only access shared areas, such as communal spaces in office, housing, and learning disability settings, and are strictly prohibited from entering client-only spaces like client flats. The contract is set to commence on January 11, 2027, and will have a term of three years, with a potential extension of an additional year.The core scope of work for this tender is "Shared spaces cleaning works scheduled and responsive cleaning over 3 lots". This includes cleaning of shared areas, such as communal areas in office, housing, and learning disability settings. Operatives are explicitly prohibited from entering client-only spaces (e.g., client flats). The work is divided into three lots: Lot 1 "Brighton" (29 sites), Lot 2 "Eastbourne" (12 sites), and Lot 3 "Crawley" (3 sites). The contract is for a term of 3 years plus a 1-year extension, with a start date of January 11, 2027. Bidding parties may bid for 1, 2, or all 3 lots.