Award

PURCH2478 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Student Residences Cleaning

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Aug 2025 at 10:33

Tender

06 Jan 2025 at 14:24

Planning

11 Oct 2024 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has proceeded with the PURCH2478 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Student Residences Cleaning, focusing on services related to accommodation, building, and window cleaning. The most recent stage in this process was the award stage, completed on 18 August 2025. The procurement method employed was a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the framework agreement is covered by the GPA. The contract location is Glasgow, and the industry category is cleaning services. The procurement process began with initial planning in October 2024, followed by a tender period closing on 7 February 2025, and ultimately led to active awards being made on 2 July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those that can offer quality service delivery, continuity procedures, sustainability, innovation, and compliance with fair work practices. Given the requirements, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in providing high-standard cleaning services in large facilities could compete effectively. The framework includes multiple suppliers, such as OCS Group UK Limited and other SMEs, indicating that the tender is open to a competitive range of business sizes. Participation in such frameworks not only enhances business growth by association with prestigious institutions like the University of Glasgow but also offers substantial contract value, evidenced by the award value of £600,000.

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Notice Title

PURCH2478 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Student Residences Cleaning

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2478 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Student Residences Cleaning

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2478 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Student Residences Cleaning

Renewal: option of extending by 2 x 12-month periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a816
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049426-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months 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
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Rhona Wilson
Contact Email
rhona.wilson@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306908

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BALMORE GROUP (SCOTLAND

FRAME CONTRACT SERVICES LTD T/A SERVICEMASTER GLASGOW

OCS GROUP

PERFECT CLEAN EDINBURGH

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