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Tender

22 Jul 2026 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

Dudley College of Technology, a renowned Further and Higher Education institution in the West Midlands, has initiated a tender process for cleaning services across its multiple campuses. This open procedure, under the classification of school cleaning services, is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 27th August 2026. The contract is valued at GBP 3,992,295 and will commence on 1st April 2027, with an initial duration of three years and potential extensions subject to performance. The college seeks routine and specific periodical cleaning services both during and outside term-time operations.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale operations in educational environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender process is designed to be accessible. The contract provides not only substantial financial gain but also the potential for a long-term partnership with a reputable educational institution. Businesses with experience in maintaining the cleanliness of educational facilities and adept at meeting strict Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) will be well-placed to compete successfully in this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA18266 - Dudley College of Technology tender for cleaning services

Notice Description

Dudley College is a well-established Further Education and Higher Education provider in the West Midlands. Courses are offered across multiple campuses within a 25-mile radius of the main campus at The Broadway. The College is seeking a cleaning provider to provide cleaning of a regular and routine nature together with more specific periodical cleaning outside of the term-time operation. The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 1st April 2027 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years, which will be measured on the achievement of agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), from Day One of the contract. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18266. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18266 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f77ace3-8495-43f0-b30a-73a34aac9ab2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17c9e77e-fd11-4ba1-8c69-f175d6873822
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,992,295 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 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
DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 4AS
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
Castle & Priory
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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