Tender

Cleaning Services/Restricted/PRO/2025

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Open University (O.U) is inviting contractors to bid for a cleaning services contract, covering various sites at Walton Hall in Milton Keynes and seven affiliated offices across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. This procurement, categorised under building-cleaning services and window-cleaning services (CPV codes 90911200 and 90911300), is currently in the tender stage with an end date of 5th March 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025 for an initial term of three years, with an option for two additional 12-month extensions. The total value of the contract is estimated at £5,000,000 GBP, and documents are freely accessible online. The procurement process uses a restricted procedure, indicating that only selected suppliers will be invited to tender. The deadline for submissions is set for midday on 5th March 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in comprehensive cleaning services. The contract's extensive geographic scope and range of required services – from office cleaning to window and external signage cleaning – make it ideal for well-established SMEs capable of delivering high standards across multiple locations. Businesses with expertise in meeting the demanding quality and safety standards of educational institutions stand a better chance of securing this contract. The three-year term, coupled with possible extensions, provides a stable and long-term business opportunity, fostering ongoing growth and expansion in the facilities management sector. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, as they are deemed suitable by the procurement's suitability criteria.

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Notice Title

Cleaning Services/Restricted/PRO/2025

Notice Description

The Open University (O.U) is seeking a contractor for cleaning services at its sites at Walton Hall (Milton Keynes) and 7 affiliated offices across England, Scotland, Ireland (northern) and Wales. Cleaning services are to be provided for office areas, meeting rooms, lecture theatres, circulation areas, washrooms, kitchens, catering areas and window cleaning. Window cleaning includes internal and external glass and cleaning external signage across all 7 sites. The contract will commence on the 1st September 2025 for initially a 3 year term with an option of two further 12 month extensions. The documents are available for free and unrestricted access at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a7c5d8d-7015-4524-80df-d11dc3450da1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b717ade-b071-4316-a789-1abb19ac8972
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6BP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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