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Framework Agreement for Reactive Cleaning Services at the University of Leicester

THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

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Award

10 Oct 2025 at 15:05

TenderUpdate

29 Jul 2025 at 18:05

Tender

25 Jun 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester recently completed the procurement process for a framework agreement concerning reactive cleaning services to support its in-house operations. This open procedure, under the award stage as of October 2025, appointed contractors to provide high-standard cleaning services across various venues such as teaching rooms, laboratories, and accommodation. The contract, valued at £1,440,000, will commence on 1st December 2025 and run until 30th November 2028, with a potential extension to 2029. Located in Leicester, UK, the procurement falls under the industry category of cleaning services, with bids concluding in August 2025 and awards pending as of the latest update.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies skilled in delivering efficient and professional cleaning services on demand. The framework agreement, suited for firms capable of rapid deployment across multiple types of facilities, presents a lucrative chance particularly for SMEs, albeit large organisations were among the successful suppliers. Companies operating within the cleaning industry that are flexible and can maintain high cleanliness standards, especially during university off-peak periods, would find this agreement an advantageous addition to their portfolio.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Reactive Cleaning Services at the University of Leicester

Notice Description

1.1The University of Leicester is tendering for a framework for ad hoc cleaning services to supplement its in-house cleaning operations. These services are needed at short notice across various sites, including teaching rooms, offices, laboratories, accommodation, and public areas. The appointed contractors must be responsive, professional, and capable of maintaining high cleanliness standards in diverse environments. This includes on-demand cleaning responses and a comprehensive deep cleaning programme during the university vacation periods. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=986139928

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055371
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064323-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,440,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,440,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
Contact Name
Lucy Elms
Contact Email
lme11@le.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CHASE SERVICES GROUP

CRYSTAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

HYGENIQ SOLUTIONS

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