This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2026 at 10:58

Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesex University has completed the tender process for the provision of Cleaning and Associated Services at its Hendon Campus, located in London, UK. This procurement fell under the services category and was conducted using an open, competitive flexible procedure. The total contract value was approximately £1.85 million, and the award has been made to Compass Contract Services UK Limited, trading as Chartwells. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026 and will run until 31st August 2029, with the possibility of extending for two additional years. Key dates include the award notice published on 30th June 2026 and the contract signature milestone scheduled for 1st August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service-based businesses specialising in cleaning and associated services, with a focus on comprehensive facilities management. The demonstrated interest and competition, with three bids reaching the final stage, underscores the potential for business growth in this sector, particularly for SMEs. Companies capable of delivering specialised cleaning services, including building, window, office, and school cleaning, would find it advantageous to engage in similar tender opportunities to expand their portfolio and establish long-term contracts with prominent institutions like universities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cleaning & Associated Services

Notice Description

The University is seeking the provision of Cleaning and Associated Services to its Hendon Campus.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060645
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061167-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

90919200 - Office cleaning services

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,540,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW4 4BT
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Hendon
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES UK LIMITED TRADING AS CHARTWELLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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