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QUB/2095/21 - Contract for the Provision of Cleaning Services

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Mar 2022 at 10:22

Tender

04 Jun 2021 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Queen's University Belfast for the contract entitled "QUB/2095/21 - Contract for the Provision of Cleaning Services." This tender falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on cleaning services, and is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with a notable contract awarded for "Accommodation Cleaning and Housekeeping Services" valued at £2,225,210, which was signed on 1 March 2022. The tender initially invited bids for two separate lots, with options for a maximum contract duration of three years, extendable by an additional two years.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in cleaning and housekeeping services, particularly those equipped to manage both general and accommodation cleaning needs. Companies that offer flexible staffing solutions and are capable of adapting to varying demands, especially during peak periods such as the academic year or summer months, would be well-positioned to compete. The tendering process through an open procurement method allows various economic operators, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to participate, fostering competition and potentially leading to valuable contracts with the University.

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Notice Title

QUB/2095/21 - Contract for the Provision of Cleaning Services

Notice Description

The Cleaning Services to Queen's University, to be delivered under this Contract, were divided into two separate lots as follows:* Lot 1: General Cleaning Services and Ancillary Services* Lot 2: Accommodation Cleaning and Housekeeping ServicesEconomic Operators were invited to tender for Lot 1 and/or Lot 2. Lots were evaluated independently and Queen's reserved the right to award each Lot separately.

Lot Information

General Cleaning Services and Ancillary Services

This contract is for cleaning services and specific ancillary services to Queen's buildings and external areas at the University's sites.

Options: Contract is for 3 years initially, with options to extend by up to a further 24 months.

Accommodation Cleaning and Housekeeping Services

Queen's Accommodation provides rented accommodation to students during term time. Most students arrive mid-September and leave in the first two weeks of June.Over the summer months (June-September), the nature of the business changes. Student accommodation is let to study groups and conference delegates etc. There may be up to 1000 rooms available for hire during summer business across Queen's Accommodation. The number of bedrooms used will fluctuate with demand and business need.Regular Housekeeping Service (Year-Round)Queen's Accommodation has a requirement for a Contractor to provide a 7 day a week and year-round housekeeping and cleaning service (except for the 8 Public holidays), at the following locations:-* Elms BT1 - College Avenue* Elms BT2 - McClintock StreetThe Contractor will be required to clean all the public areas daily - entrance halls, all corridors, lifts, stairwells, public toilets, laundry, social space, computer room, meeting rooms, quiet rooms and offices. The Contractor will also deep clean and sign off all rooms prior to check in arrivals and deep clean all rooms/apartments after the checking out of students.December/January PeriodA limited number of additional staff may be required at Elms BT1 and Elms BT2, to assist with the student change-over in December/January each year at the end of the first academic semester. A deep clean of bedrooms/kitchens is required after student departures in readiness for new arrivals. Numbers and dates will vary each year and will be agreed in advance.Summer Period (Generally June to September inclusive)From the summer of 2022, there is a further additional requirement, over and above the regular housekeeping and cleaning service, to facilitate the change in business to cater for study groups and conference delegates lettings etc., at the following locations: * Elms BT1 - College Avenue* Elms BT 2 - McClintock Street* Elms Village BT9 - Malone RoadThe Contractor will provide a "hotel style" daily room cleaning service including bed-making to study groups/conference delegates guests. The Contractor will also deep clean and sign off all applicable rooms following the end of the academic year, ready for check in arrivals. The extent of the additional Housekeeping Services required in December/January and the Summer Period, will be in line with demand and business need. The Contractor will be expected to show flexibility in this regard.

Options: Contract is for 3 years initially, with options to extend by up to a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b8b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008101-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

98341130 - Janitorial services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,225,210 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Contact Name
Dónall Patton
Contact Email
d.patton@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2890973026

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland, TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VECTOR WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LIMITED/ARAMARK

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