# Empty Homes Cleaning Services Framework

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Knowsley Housing Trust.

## Key facts

- Buyer: Knowsley Housing Trust
- Supplier: [APM Cleaning & Repair Ltd](/suppliers/apm-cleaning-repair/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £800,000
- Tender value: £800,000
- Award date: 8 December 2020
- Published: 18 December 2020
- Contract start: 25 January 2021
- Contract end: 24 January 2025
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 6af81e22-d069-42e8-93b4-c75bcf5c2f8a-401859
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd2cf49d-a019-45db-a86b-ebf48e160c19

## Description

The client is seeking bids from cleaning contractors to establish a framework of contractors to provide cleaning services for empty homes\. The majority of properties that will be covered by the framework will be within the Borough of Knowsley, however, First Ark may also require cleaning services throughout the North West of England and surrounding areas, as appropriate to meet the operational needs of the business\. The contract will be available to the following, such that each of the following will be entitled to purchase services from the successful bidder at the discretion of First Ark Group: - First Ark Group and all subsidiary undertakings of First Ark both current and future - All parts of any current or future group structure of which First Ark is, or may become, a part - Any joint venture entities \(whether companies, limited liability partnerships or otherwise\) in which any member of the First Ark Group participates from time to time \(whether as a shareholder, member or otherwise\), and are permitted by First Ark to make particular purchases from the service provider from time to time Further information regarding the requirements are found within the tender documents\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af81e22-d069-42e8-93b4-c75bcf5c2f8a-401859)