Tender

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

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND

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Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of Scotland is conducting a procurement process for cleaning services at its student residences located at the Ayr and Paisley campuses. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically janitorial services, with a project code of 30174. This tender is currently in the procurement stage tagged as "tender," with a tender period ending on 8th December 2025. The contract is divided into two lots, namely Lot 1 for Ayr and Lot 2 for Paisley, with a combined estimated value of £500,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the services required include deep cleaning, summer housekeeping sparkle-style cleaning, and emergency cleaning, among others.

This tender provides an excellent business growth opportunity for companies specialising in janitorial and cleaning services. Businesses that can offer flexible and responsive service delivery are well-suited to compete, especially those capable of managing deep cleaning, seasonal housekeeping, and emergency cleaning requests. Companies must demonstrate robust economic standing, proven by providing two years of audited accounts or equivalent financial backing. With emphasis placed equally on quality and price as award criteria, businesses that present detailed and competitive bids stand a strong chance of success in this open tender process.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071900-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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 THE WEST OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
yvonne.sanderson@uws.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1418483110

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 2BE
Post Town
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

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