Award

Provision of Building Cleaning Services-London Campus only

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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Award

22 Apr 2026 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has completed an award process for building cleaning services specifically for its London Campus. This service operates daily throughout the year during term time, and the procurement is classified under building-cleaning services. The contracting process was conducted using a limited procedure without prior publication of a competitive call. On 19th August 2024, Crystal Facilities Management was awarded the contract, valued at £80,153.46. The location for this procurement is within the UKD region, covering education as its industry category.

This tender creates opportunities for service providers in the cleaning industry to collaborate with educational institutions. The award to Crystal Facilities Management underscores the potential for large-scale companies with experience in managing educational facilities to secure similar contracts. Businesses equipped with efficient service delivery, competitive pricing structures, and tailored cleaning solutions will find opportunities for expansion and business growth within this sector. The contract's extension nature highlights the importance of flexibility and reliability in meeting ongoing service demands.

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Notice Title

Provision of Building Cleaning Services-London Campus only

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria are seeking a Cleaning Contractor for the London Campus. The cleaner is expected to attend site daily and carry out a number of duties which have been listed in the specification. The University contract is to operate for 52 weeks a year, during the term times with regular daily and weekly cleaning tasks taking place throughout the University areas. Please note that this is an extension award as the original notice was only posted for the initial period and did not allow for the extensions, this notice reference is IT-79-306-24-12 - AWARD

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please note that this is an extension award.

Procurement Information

Please note that this is an extension award as the original notice was only posted for the initial period and did not allow for the extensions, this notice reference is IT-79-306-24-12 - AWARD

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068865
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036552-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,153 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRYSTAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Further Information

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