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Provision of Domestic Cleaning Services to the University of Aberdeen Owned Domestic Housing - University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2026 at 16:39

Award Notice
Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 15:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has completed a procurement process under the Open Procedure for the provision of domestic cleaning services for university-owned staff housing in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement falls within the industry category of Accommodation, Building, and Window Cleaning Services (CPV code 90911000) and has established a ranked framework agreement with two contractors: First Choice Cleaning Services (Scotland) Ltd and Axis Recruitment Ltd. The contract, valued at £64,500 GBP, was signed on 15 April 2026. This tender had a significant level of interest, receiving a total of 11 bids, with a bidding deadline of 10 February 2026.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those that can offer high standards and varied expertise in domestic environments, including professional-level carpet and oven cleaning. The ranked framework agreement encourages small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate, as demonstrated by First Choice Cleaning Services being selected as one of the primary suppliers. Additionally, firms engaging subcontractors with relevant qualifications have an opportunity to contribute alongside the primary contractors. The process also included specific award criteria prioritising technical quality (60%) and price (40%), presenting an attractive proposition for competitive service providers looking to collaborate with educational institutions in delivering essential domestic services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Domestic Cleaning Services to the University of Aberdeen Owned Domestic Housing - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE for a ranked framework agreement with 2 two Contractors for University of Aberdeen Staff Housing Cleaning as previously advertised.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE for a ranked framework agreement with 2 two Contractors for University of Aberdeen Staff Housing Cleaning as previously advertised. Additional information: At times, the University may require the delivery of specialist cleaning services, including but not limited to professional level carpet and oven cleaning.

Renewal: There will be the option to extend for five (5) further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060041
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034404-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If the extension options are not exercised, and service requirements remain, a further tender opportunity is expected to be published in early 2029.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Aberdeen
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Axis Recrutiment Ltd

First Choice Cleaning Services (Scotland) Ltd

Further Information

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