Tender

Cleaning Services/Restricted/PRO/2022

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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Tender

28 Jan 2022 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University is currently initiating a tender process for cleaning services under the title "Cleaning Services/Restricted/PRO/2022". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as building-cleaning services (CPV Code: 90911200). The contract is set for its duration from 1st August 2022 for an initial term of three years, with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions. The tender period concludes on 1st March 2022, and services will be required at Walton Hall in Milton Keynes and seven affiliated offices across the UK, including regions in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Southern Ireland, and Wales. The estimated value of this contract is £5 million, and the procurement method is designated as selective, following a restricted procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning and facility management services, particularly those that have experience in large-scale contracts within educational or public sector environments. Companies with capabilities in managing diverse cleaning requirements for multiple sites will be well-positioned to compete, given the scope that includes office areas, meeting rooms, and specialised services such as window cleaning. Businesses should pay special attention to the requirements regarding TUPE regulations, as the contract may involve transferring existing staff duties. Interested firms would benefit from showcasing their reliability and capacity to maintain high-quality service across multiple locations.

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Notice Title

Cleaning Services/Restricted/PRO/2022

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 O.U. is of the opinion that TUPE will apply to this Contract

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Renewal: The contract shall have an option of two further 12 month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031097
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002558-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Paul Lewis
Contact Email
finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908274066

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6BP
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
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

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