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Provision of Cleaning Services

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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Award

17 Jan 2023 at 12:46

Award Notice
Tender

28 Jan 2022 at 16:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Open University is seeking a contractor for cleaning services at its sites at Walton Hall (Milton Keynes) and 7 affiliated offices across England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. The contract, titled "Provision of Cleaning Services," involves cleaning office areas, meeting rooms, lecture theatres, washrooms, kitchens, and more. The contract, valued at £5,000,000 GBP, will commence on August 1, 2022, with a 3-year term and the possibility of two 12-month extensions. The procurement method is a 'Restricted procedure' with a tender deadline of March 1, 2022.

This tender by The Open University for cleaning services presents a significant business opportunity for contractors in the building-cleaning services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialize in providing cleaning services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The locations for service provision include multiple sites across different regions, offering a chance for businesses to expand their operations geographically. The contract duration and potential extensions provide a stable revenue stream for the successful contractor over several years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Cleaning Services

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 southern) 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 8 sites. The contract will commence on the 1st August 2022 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: The documents are available for free and unrestricted access at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6e17ef4-ba13-4c96-9221-2f1f524dc27f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61013c6f-5d58-4e9c-822f-d46017b2d35f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 3-4 years
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
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
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 6AA
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHURCHILL CONTRACT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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