Tender

Provision of Cleaning Services to The University of South Wales Group

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 10:20

PlanningUpdate

14 Oct 2025 at 12:43

Planning

09 Oct 2025 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales is seeking to appoint a single contractor for the provision of comprehensive cleaning services across its entire group, including subsidiary institutions like the USW Student Union and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. The procurement, worth approximately £23,769,261, is currently in the tender stage, set to commence on 1st August 2026 and run until 31st July 2031, with possible annual extensions to a maximum of ten years. The procurement method is selective, using a competitive flexible procedure, with an expression of interest deadline set for 6th February 2026. This opportunity falls under the services category, is above-threshold, and takes place across regions UKL15 and UKL22, predominantly focusing on sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in efficient cleaning services that can meet the diverse needs of large educational institutions. With components like regular cleaning, deep cleans, and specialised services such as pest control and washroom services, businesses capable of innovation, environmental compliance, and high-quality assurance reporting will find this procurement particularly suited to their strengths. As the contract includes a substantial five-year initial period with the potential for a ten-year term, it offers a long-term engagement for businesses ready to contribute to the University of South Wales's continued maintenance and cleanliness infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Provision of Cleaning Services to The University of South Wales Group

Notice Description

The University of South Wales Group is seeking to appoint a single contractor to manage its provision of Cleaning Services across the group. The Group includes: The University of South Wales USW Student Union Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama The College Merthyr Tydfil The successful contractor will deliver comprehensive daily cleaning, deep cleans and accommodation cleaning across the University of South Wales Group. The start date for this service will be 1st August 2026.USW operates different cleaning specifications for different areas of its campuses. Areas which are student facing i.e. entrances, washrooms and classrooms fall under an output specification whereby a set standard is to be maintained. Areas which are not student facing i.e. staff offices, fall under an input cleaning specification whereby cleaning will be completed to the required standard once every two weeks. The scope of services includes, but is not limited to, the following: General Cleaning Duties Washroom Cleaning High-Touch Surface Sanitisation Entrance and Reception Areas Waste Management Periodic and Reactive Cleaning Quality Assurance and Reporting Staffing and Supervision Environmental and Health & Safety Compliance Innovation Vehicles Pest Control Window Cleaning Washroom Services .

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: five year original term with optional annual extension up to a ten year term.

Planning Information

Purpose USW is seeking supplier engagement to stimulate interest in this opportunity. USW will present this opportunity to attendees and welcome feedback in relation to the services being tendered. Supplier Input Suppliers are encouraged to provide feedback any considerations that USW should consider including in this tender such as but not limited to: • Innovative cleaning technologies • Cost saving initiatives • Environmental and Social Value considerations Suppliers will be able to provide feedback in person on the day or via the portal up until 12pm on the 20th November 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05abb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002144-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

39800000 - Cleaning and polishing products

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,769,261 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£23,769,261 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Emily Bowen
Contact Email
gemma.selway1@southwales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys, TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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