Planning

Cleaning Services/PIN/EST/2024

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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Planning

25 Nov 2024 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University (OU) is planning to procure cleaning services, as indicated in their prior information notice (PIN) titled "Cleaning Services/PIN/EST/2024." This procurement process falls under the services category of building-cleaning, with the main industry classification being 'Building-cleaning services' (CPV 90911200). The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with the contract expected to cover OU locations across the UK, including Belfast, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Manchester, Nottingham, Wellingborough, and Milton Keynes. The contract commencement date is scheduled for 1st September 2025, with early market engagement set to take place soon. Interested suppliers are required to submit the Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire by 12 Noon on 9th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the cleaning services industry, particularly those specialising in both general and window cleaning, to engage with The Open University and potentially secure a substantial contract spanning multiple locations across the UK. Businesses with a broad geographic reach, or with the capacity to scale their operations to cover various regions, will be well-suited to participate in this competitive tender process. By participating in the early market engagement exercise, suppliers can influence the drafting of procurement requirements and showcase their capabilities to meet the university's needs, thereby positioning themselves favourably for the forthcoming tender competition.

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Notice Title

Cleaning Services/PIN/EST/2024

Notice Description

This is a prior information notice to inform the market of the intention by The OU to procure Cleaning Services and commence early market engagement. The OU would like to hear from Cleaning Suppliers, willing to participate in an early market engagement exercise. The purpose of this notice is to:- understand industry developments;-- assist the OU in drafting requirements for the future procurement opportunity- gauge the level of interest in the project from the market. Suppliers are invited to complete and submit the Request for Information Questionnaire on In-Tend as provided in the contact details above. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Open University will soon be embarking on a competitive tender for its cleaning services, during the early part of 2025. The University has locations across the four nations including Belfast, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Manchester, Nottingham, Wellingborough (warehouse), and its head office Walton Hall which is in Milton Keynes.. Cleaning service includes the provision of general cleaning across all locations, as well as internal and external window cleaning and signage. The contract shall commence on the 1st September 2025Suppliers are requested to respond to this PIN via The Open University's e-tendering website, In-Tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/). Suppliers should complete and return the Request for Information Questionnaire by no later than 12 Noon on Monday 9th December 2024. Further details are provided in RFI documentation In-Tend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04be6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038012-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
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 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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