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T954 - Periodic Contract Cleaning - Lot 2: Mini Competition Yr3

University of Essex

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex recently concluded a procurement process for periodic contract cleaning services under the title "T954 - Periodic Contract Cleaning - Lot 2: Mini Competition Yr3." This tender, aimed at the cleaning services industry, focused on enhancing cleaning activities during the Event Essex conference period between July and August, with potential extra requirements in late September. The contract, valued at £18,600.05, has been awarded to Crystal Facilities Management Limited, located in London. The contract runs from 28 March 2025 to 1 October 2025, covering multiple locations including the United Kingdom and various international territories. This procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, allowing selective tendering, and concluded on 21 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those capable of providing supplementary staff and resources for high-demand periods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the specified suitability criteria. The collaboration between the awarded supplier and the in-house cleaning team at the University of Essex ensures a cohesive service delivery, affording businesses the chance to establish a reliable partnership with a reputable educational institution. Engaging in such tenders can lead to enhanced market credibility and further business growth within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T954 - Periodic Contract Cleaning - Lot 2: Mini Competition Yr3

Notice Description

Lot 2: Summer Period (July - August): Regular service cleaning to residential areas during Event Essex conference period alongside our in-house cleaning team. Bidders may be required to provide additional staff for the last week of September. Over the summer period, generally July and August, residential areas are used by Event Essex conference guests who are attending events on campus. There is a requirement to provide general cleaning and servicing to these areas alongside our in-house cleaning team. Bidders are expected to provide a team of cleaning staff in order to fulfil these requirements. This team will be supervised by our in-house cleaning team, bidders to provide a nominated point of contact and first aider and typical requirements are shown in Lot 2 cleaning schedule documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc7e121a-9b83-487d-bdb0-f1f442ae01fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52fc5cee-f0df-43d9-a2c7-4b5aaab92379
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2025 - 1 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Essex
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Postcode Area
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Crystal Facilities Management Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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