Planning

Cleaning Services

BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY

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Planning

16 Dec 2025 at 12:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth University is in the planning stage of its procurement process for cleaning services, with the tender scheduled for publication on 7 January 2026. Located in Poole, UK, the university aims to ensure high standards of cleanliness across its estates. The procurement falls under the services category within the public authority sub-central government classification. Suppliers have an opportunity to engage during a Supplier Open Day on 4 February 2026, while the contract is expected to commence on 1 October 2026. The anticipated contract term is ten years, including a six-month break clause for early termination, with an estimated value of GBP 30 million.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for cleaning service providers, particularly those skilled in providing comprehensive cleaning solutions in educational institutions. Businesses with a strong emphasis on high-level customer service, environmental sustainability, and technology adoption would be well-positioned to compete. The requirement for continual innovation, best practice adoption, and cost efficiency throughout the contract duration provides a fertile ground for developing strong partnerships with Bournemouth University. With locations spread across multiple university sites, it offers a chance for providers to expand their reach within the UKK24 region, gaining visibility and showcasing expertise in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Bournemouth University (BU) requires the services of a cleaning contractor to ensure its estate is cleaned and serviced to a high standard for the benefit of the students, staff, visitors and affiliates on a 24-hour, 365 days a year basis. BU's core objectives for the Contract are as follows: * High-level customer service, and overall high levels of cleanliness across the BU estate * Safety and wellbeing of students, staff, affiliates, and members of the public, as well as all visitors to BU premises * Prevention of disease and bacterial spread across or throughout BU's estate * Minimising changes in Contractor personnel, both operatives and in the contract management team * Continuity of service including absence cover * Increasing focus on environmental and social sustainability throughout the supply chain * Adoption and deployment of technology-based solutions * Continued innovation and adoption of industry best practice * Cost savings and Value for Money delivered throughout the duration of the Contract * Appointed Supplier to act as an extension of the BU Estates team and report any accidents, incidences, near misses and estate maintenance defects observed by staff . The contract commencement date is 01 October 2026. The Contract term will be 10 (ten) years but will incorporate a 6 (six) month break clause that the University can choose to invoke at any time, for any reason. This means that the University can choose to end the Contract early, after the 6 (six) month notice period has passed.

Planning Information

Bournemouth University intends to publish a tender for the provision of cleaning services across multiple university sites. The anticipated publication date is 07 January 2026, with contract commencement expected on 01 October 2026. During the tender period, the University will hold a Supplier Open Day to allow interested suppliers to visit various sites included under the contract. It is anticipated that this Supplier Open Day will take place on Wednesday 04 February 2026 - full details will be provided in the tender documentation. This notice is issued to inform suppliers of the forthcoming opportunity and key dates. No supplier engagement is required at this stage, and participation in any preliminary engagement will not confer any advantage in the procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f69e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083313-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

90919200 - Office cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Olly Sanders
Contact Email
procurement@bournemouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01202962054

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH12 5BB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Talbot & Branksome Woods
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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