Planning

001/2026P Student Accommodation Cleaning

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Planning

12 Dec 2025 at 12:48

Planning

11 Dec 2025 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, a public authority in Bristol, is in the planning stage of a tender process for student accommodation cleaning services. This process titled "001/2026P Student Accommodation Cleaning" falls under the services category and involves end-of-tenancy, conference, and term-time cleaning requirements. The procurement is divided into six lots, including summer turnaround cleaning for specific accommodations and routine cleaning. The anticipated gross value is £2,880,000, conducted through an open procedure. Businesses are invited to express interest by 19 January 2026, with the tender submission deadline set for 23 February 2026. The cleaning contracts will commence on 1 June 2026 and may extend up until 31 May 2030, offering optional extension terms.

This tender presents significant opportunities for cleaning businesses of various sizes, encouraging participation through an open procedure. The procurement is particularly suitable for SMEs, offering a chance to secure multi-year contracts in the education sector. With six varied lots, businesses can focus on specific cleaning aspects, such as student village summer turnaround cleaning or routine ad-hoc services across accommodations, allowing businesses to leverage their specialised services or expand their operational capabilities. Interested companies can benefit from consistent demand and performance-based contract renewals, fostering long-term partnerships and business growth within a stable institutional framework.

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Notice Title

001/2026P Student Accommodation Cleaning

Notice Description

The University will be inviting expressions of interest and Bids from Tenderers for the End of Tenancy, Conference Cleaning and Term Time Cleaning Requirements within Student Accommodation. The University wishes to offer the opportunity to all sizes of cleaning business to tender. Performance will be monitored at the end of each period of activity to confirm continuation of the contract into subsequent years. This upcoming procurement opportunity will be divided into 6 lots as specified below: 1 Student Village - Summer Turnaround Cleaning 2 Wallscourt Park - Summer Turnaround Cleaning 3 Kingfisher Court, Glenside & The Hollies - Summer Turnaround Cleaning 4 Purdown View - Summer Turnaround Cleaning 5 All Student Accommodation (As Above) - Summer Conference Cleaning 6 All Student Accommodation (As Above) - Routine & Ad-hoc Cleaning

Lot Information

Student Village - Summer Turnaround Cleaning

Summer turnaround cleaning services for Student Village

Renewal: Optional Extensions

Wallscourt Park - Summer Turnaround Cleaning

Summer turnaround cleaning services for Wallscourt Park

Renewal: Optional Extensions

Kingfisher Court, Glenside & The Hollies - Summer Turnaround Cleaning

Summer turnaround cleaning services for Kingfisher Court, Glenside & The Hollies

Renewal: Optional Extensions

Purdown View - Summer Turnaround Cleaning

Summer turnaround cleaning services for Purdown View

Renewal: Optional Extensions

All Student Accommodation (As Above) - Summer Conference Cleaning

Summer Conference Cleaning services for all student accommodation

Renewal: Optional Extensions

All Student Accommodation (As Above) - Routine & Ad-hoc Cleaning

Routine & Ad-hoc Cleaning services for all student accommodation

Renewal: Optional Extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f385
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082454-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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