Cleaning and Grounds Maintenance Services

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The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited

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£712,785

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Facilities management services
Accommodation, building and window cleaning services
Grounds maintenance services

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Published

2 years ago

Description

The scope of the Contract is the provision of Cleaning and Grounds Maintenance Services at Pioneer Group owned and managed properties. The Contract is divided into 2 Lots: Lot 1 Cleaning Services: To respond to this opportunity, please click here:https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Birmingham:-Facilities-management-services./E375KM7938 Lot 2 Grounds Maintenance Services : To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9U7XX4N9KP Bidders may bid for one Lot or both Lots It is envisaged that the Contract will last for an initial period of 3 years, with an option to extend at Pioneer Group’ sole discretion for an additional 1 year, and a further additional 1 year, giving a total potential term of 5 years.

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The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited

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