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Cleaning Services at Student Residences - Lot 1 Ayr & Lot 2 Paisley

University of the West of Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Mar 2026 at 11:11

Award Notice
Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 10:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of Scotland has concluded its procurement process for cleaning services at student residences located at its Paisley and Ayr campuses. The procurement, which falls under services and specifically "Janitorial services," was divided into two lots: Lot 1 for the Ayr campus and Lot 2 for the Paisley campus. The process followed an open procedure method, with finalised contracts awarded on 10 March 2026. Caledonian Maintenance Services was selected as the supplier for both lots. Each lot includes comprehensive cleaning services, such as deep cleaning, sparkle style cleaning, and bed making, reflecting the university's emphasis on quality and cost-effective solutions.

This procurement process provides substantial opportunities for growth within the cleaning services industry, enabling businesses to establish strong partnerships with educational institutions. Companies with large-scale operational capabilities suited to provide flexible and thorough cleaning services will find this tender a good fit. By engaging in contracts such as this, businesses can demonstrate their expertise in janitorial services and build a reputation within the public sector. The long-term nature of the contract, with potential extensions, presents an ongoing opportunity to secure consistent revenue, develop industry-leading practices, and contribute to elevated living standards at prominent educational facilities in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cleaning Services at Student Residences - Lot 1 Ayr & Lot 2 Paisley

Notice Description

The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) are seeking to appoint a supplier(s) for Cleaning Services at Student Residences based at Paisley and Ayr campuses.

Lot Information

Cleaning Services at Student Residences - Lot 2 Paisley

The University invites tenderers to submit an offer for the Provision of Cleaning Services at Student Residences through Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCSt). The appointed service provider(s) will be responsible for managing and delivering the specified services in a flexible and responsive way. Services required will include - Deep Cleaning - Summer Housekeeping Sparkle style cleaning - Sparkle style cleaning every 3 days - Emergency cleaning when required. - Bed making, including stripping and making of beds. Full details and Tender documentation can be found on PCSt.

Renewal: optional 12 month extension

Cleaning Services at Student Residences - Lot 1 Ayr

The University invites tenderers to submit an offer for the Provision of Cleaning Services at Student Residences through Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCSt). The appointed service provider(s) will be responsible for managing and delivering the specified services in a flexible and responsive way. Services required will include - Deep Cleaning - Summer Housekeeping Sparkle style cleaning - Sparkle style cleaning every 3 days - Emergency cleaning when required. - Bed making, including stripping and making of beds. Full details and Tender documentation can be found on PCSt.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021240-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

98341130 - Janitorial services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£728,095 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of the West of Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 2BE
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley Northwest
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Caledonian Maintenance Services

Further Information

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