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TenderUpdate

16 Jun 2026 at 17:00

Award

12 Aug 2025 at 10:03

Award

11 Jan 2022 at 22:55

Tender

02 Jul 2021 at 22:45

TenderUpdate

12 May 2021 at 22:55

Planning

07 May 2021 at 22:55

Summary of the contracting process

The North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) has updated its tender for cleaning services, which falls under the services industry category. This tender process involves awarding a framework for various cleaning tasks, including mandatory student accommodation cleaning, and optional specialised cleanings such as deep cleans and graffiti removal. The NEUPC is handling this procurement from its headquarters in Leeds, with an adjustment expecting the framework to extend until 30 September 2026. The process is currently at the tender update stage, following the legal framework under CELEX:32014L0024. Key deadlines pertain to the adjustment in framework timelines which now reflect the amended end date.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those with expertise in specialised cleaning and servicing educational institutions. Companies that can offer comprehensive cleaning solutions, including covid-related cleaning, office sanitation, and specialised laboratory cleaning, are well-positioned to compete. The multi-faceted requirements of the framework may suit versatile cleaning companies with a strong portfolio in diverse settings. Involvement in this framework allows businesses to establish long-term relations with educational bodies, potentially leading to future collaborations beyond this contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cleaning Services

Notice Description

The North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) are leading on a process to award a framework for Security Services. The scope of this framework will cover the following areas. The requirement for student accommodation (a) is mandatory but the other requirements will be optional: a.student accommodation (bedrooms, bathrooms and student kitchens) b.deep cleans c.routine cleans d.covid-related cleaning e.offices (including general office facilities such as toilets and small kitchens) f.sports facilities g.conference facilities h.commercial kitchens i.oven cleaning j.specialist floor cleaning k.litter picking l.removal of graffiti m.laboratory cleaning n.builders cleans

Lot Information

Lot 1

A Design Build Finance Operate (DBFO) contract covers half of the A50 to the Toyota roundabout from the west and expires on 30th June 2026. National Highways therefore must appoint an alternative maintenance contractor and it considers that the scope of these works is already included within this existing Maintenance and Response Contract which is adjacent geographically. Therefore these roads will be incorporated into this existing Maintenance and Response (M&R) Contract for Area 9 of the Strategic Road Network following the award of the Deed of Variation. This together with the need for national alignment of the expiry dates for all of the M&R contracts, ready for their re-procurement, means that the term of the Area 9 M&R Contract will be shortened and will have a new end date of 1st July 2029 instead of 30th June 2030. The new estimated total Contract value will be PS407,560,000.

Procurement Information

The modifications to the Contract fall within the permissible grounds set out under Regulation 72(1)(e) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 in that the modifications are not substantial within the meaning of Regulation 72(8) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 because: The inclusion of Design Build Finance and Operate (DBFO) roads into the Contract does not render the Contract materially different compared to when it was originally procured. The type of work originally required of the Contract (i.e. maintenance and response) is the same as that which it will carry out on the previous DBFO stretches of the Strategic Road Network, it is just a case that the total lane coverage to be maintained under the Contract increases. Adding the additional roads would not have changed the outcome of the original procurement in any way. The Contract will be fully operated in accordance with their current terms and pricing; As the current Contract will be operated for the new roads on the same terms and pricing, this does not alter the economic balance of the Contract in favour of the contractor; The change does not considerably alter the scope of the Contract as the works and services provided will remain unchanged and the roads have been included in this Contract because they are adjacent in terms of geographical scope also. Any increase in scope is also mitigated by a shortening in Contract term; This is not a change in contractor. In addition, National Highways also considers that the exemption at Regulation 72(1)(b) would in any event apply. This permits additional services or supplies that have become necessary and were not included in the initial procurement where a change of contractor cannot be made for economic or technical reasons and another supplier/procurement would cause significant inconvenience or substantial duplication of costs for the contracting authority; and where any increase in price does not exceed 50% of the value of the original Contract. The Deed of Variation ensures continuity of service on the Strategic Road Network and aligns with National Highways' wider asset delivery and procurement strategy, thereby safeguarding public value and network integrity. The Contract is being shortened to better align with the re-procurement strategy for all Maintenance & Response contracts. It would provide significant technical difficulties and duplication of procurement costs for National Highways to procure a contractor simply for this short stretch of network given the current re-procurement strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02aeba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056827-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment

45233130 - Construction work for highways

45233140 - Roadworks

45233141 - Road-maintenance works

45233210 - Surface work for highways

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45316200 - Installation of signalling equipment

50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

71300000 - Engineering services

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£335,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£335,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£735,860,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEUPC Ltd
Additional Buyers

Highways England

National Highways

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
LS1 5QX
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Colas Limited

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