Planning

ACE Contract Cleaning Services

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Planning

05 Nov 2025 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is in the planning stage of a procurement process for their Contract Cleaning Services under the accommodation, catering, and events sector. This tender, identified as EC1076, seeks suppliers for a range of cleaning services, specifically focusing on the cleaning of student accommodation and related facilities. Classified under CPV code 90911000, the project aims to collect views and information from the market to shape the future procurement strategy. Located in Edinburgh (Region UKM75), the timeline anticipates a future notice date on 30th January 2026, which is crucial for interested parties to note.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those experienced in accommodation, building, and window cleaning sectors. Organisations with the capacity to deliver comprehensive cleaning services that can meet the University's requirements will find this opportunity strategically beneficial for business growth. Companies equipped to provide insights into efficient cleaning practices and those that can offer competitive and sustainable cleaning solutions are well-suited to engage in this procurement process, potentially expanding their client base within the education sector.

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Notice Title

ACE Contract Cleaning Services

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh are seeking suppliers to provide a range of cleaning services including the cleaning of Student Accommodation and other cleaning requirements. As part of the early development process for the re-let of the University of Edinburgh's (UoE) Contract Cleaning Services within Accommodation, Catering and Events (ACE), the University is seeking views and information from the market. This Request for Supplier Information (RFI) aims to gather insight from potential suppliers on the topics outlined below to help shape the University's future procurement strategy for these services.

Lot Information

TBC

The University of Edinburgh are seeking suppliers to provide a range of cleaning services including the cleaning of Student Accommodation and other cleaning requirements. As part of the early development process for the re-let of the University of Edinburgh's (UoE) Contract Cleaning Services within Accommodation, Catering and Events (ACE), the University is seeking views and information from the market. This Request for Supplier Information (RFI) aims to gather insight from potential suppliers on the topics outlined below to help shape the University's future procurement strategy for these services.

TBC

The University of Edinburgh are seeking suppliers to provide a range of cleaning services including the cleaning of Student Accommodation and other cleaning requirements. As part of the early development process for the re-let of the University of Edinburgh's (UoE) Contract Cleaning Services within Accommodation, Catering and Events (ACE), the University is seeking views and information from the market. This Request for Supplier Information (RFI) aims to gather insight from potential suppliers on the topics outlined below to help shape the University's future procurement strategy for these services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dad4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071215-2025
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

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

90911200 - Building-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
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026Expired
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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Steven Glynn
Contact Email
sglynn2@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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